1. A formal, documented denial or rejection made by an authorized person or institution in an official capacity
The embassy issued an official refusal of the visa application.
A embaixada emitiu uma recusa oficial do pedido de visto.
2. A legally binding rejection of a request, application, or proposal by a government body or authorized representative
The court's official refusal to grant the appeal was documented in writing.
A recusa oficial do tribunal em conceder o recurso foi documentada por escrito.