refuse credentials
[rɪˈfjuːz krəˈdenʃəlz]
verb phrase
recusar credenciais
1. to decline or reject the acceptance of official documents or proof of authority presented by a person or organization
The border agent decided to refuse credentials that were found to be fraudulent.
O agente da fronteira decidiu recusar as credenciais que foram encontradas como fraudulentas.
2. to deny recognition or acceptance of someone's qualifications, authority, or legitimate status
The committee refused credentials to delegates whose election process was questionable.
O comitê recusou credenciais aos delegados cujo processo eleitoral era questionável.
This phrase is particularly significant in political contexts, especially during national party conventions where credentials committees determine which delegates are legitimate. In Brazil, it's used in formal institutional settings including government, academia, and diplomatic protocols. The act of refusing credentials can be controversial and politically charged.
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