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explicit rejection

[/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/]
nounpl: explicit rejections
rejeição explícita
1. A clear, direct, and unambiguous refusal or dismissal of something, leaving no room for doubt or misinterpretation
The committee issued an explicit rejection of the proposal without further consideration.
O comitê emitiu uma rejeição explícita da proposta sem consideração adicional.
2. A formal statement that clearly and openly denies or refuses acceptance of an idea, request, or offer
His explicit rejection of the job offer surprised everyone.
Sua rejeição explícita da oferta de emprego surpreendeu a todos.
Synonyms
outright rejectionclear refusalunequivocal denialdirect dismissalflat refusal
Antonyms
explicit acceptanceclear approvalunambiguous consentdirect affirmation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rejeição explícita
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
rejeição explícita
Common in business and legal contexts
Portugal
rejeição explícita
Standard usage, sometimes 'recusa explícita' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a flat no
a straight refusal
make it crystal clear
leave no room for doubt
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