1. A decision that rejects, denies, or refuses something; an unfavorable ruling or determination
The court's negative decision meant the defendant would not receive bail.
A decisão negativa do tribunal significava que o réu não receberia liberdade condicional.
2. An official refusal or rejection of a request, application, or proposal
The loan application received a negative decision from the bank.
O pedido de empréstimo recebeu uma decisão negativa do banco.