goods rejection
[/ɡʊdz rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/]
nounpl: goods rejections
rejeição de mercadorias
1. The act of refusing to accept delivered goods or products due to defects, damage, non-conformity with specifications, or other quality issues
The warehouse initiated a goods rejection after discovering significant damage to the shipment.
O armazém iniciou uma rejeição de mercadorias após descobrir danos significativos no carregamento.
2. A formal document or process indicating that delivered merchandise does not meet agreed-upon standards and is being returned
We filed a goods rejection claim with the supplier for the defective electronics.
Apresentamos uma reclamação de rejeição de mercadorias ao fornecedor pelos eletrônicos defeituosos.
3. In commerce and logistics, the refusal to accept delivery of items that fail inspection
The goods rejection rate at our facility has decreased by 15% this quarter.
A taxa de rejeição de mercadorias em nossa unidade diminuiu 15% neste trimestre.
Goods rejection is a standard commercial and legal practice in both Brazilian and American business environments. In Brazil, it is particularly important in import/export operations and formal supply chain management. The term is commonly used in contracts, shipping documents, and correspondence between buyers and suppliers. Understanding goods rejection procedures is essential for protecting consumer rights and maintaining quality standards in the distribution chain.
Related Idioms & Phrases
goods rejection clause
grounds for goods rejection
initiate a goods rejection
goods rejection procedure
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