1. The act of declining or rejecting offered help, support, or aid
His refusal of assistance surprised everyone at the meeting.
Sua recusa do auxílio surpreendeu a todos na reunião.
2. Legal term: rejection of support or relief offered by law
The defendant's refusal of assistance raised questions about his defense strategy.
A recusa do auxílio do réu levantou questões sobre sua estratégia de defesa.