refusal, rejection, denial
1. The act of refusing or declining something offered
His refusal to participate was disappointing.
Sua recusa em participar foi decepcionante.
2. In law, a judge's or juror's disqualification or challenge
The lawyer filed a recusal motion.
O advogado apresentou uma moção de recusa.
3. The rejection of a proposal or offer
The company's refusal of the merger was unexpected.
A recusa da empresa em aceitar a fusão foi inesperada.
Related Idioms & Phrases
recusa categórica (categorical refusal)
recusa de casar (refusal to marry)
recusa sistemática (systematic rejection)
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