1. A clear, direct, and unambiguous rejection or denial of something, stated explicitly and often emphatically
The government issued an express refusal to negotiate with the rebels.
O governo emitiu uma recusa expressa em negociar com os rebeldes.
2. An immediate and firm rejection without hesitation or ambiguity
Her express refusal to participate made the situation awkward.
Sua recusa expressa em participar tornou a situação constrangedora.