1. The act of refusing or rejecting to provide help, support, or aid to someone
The denial of assistance to the refugees was widely criticized.
A negação do auxílio aos refugiados foi amplamente criticada.
2. In legal context, the refusal or rejection of a formal request for help or support
The court ruled against the negação do auxílio in the appeal.
O tribunal condenou a negação do auxílio no recurso.