1. To reject or decline the conditions, requirements, or proposals offered in a negotiation, agreement, or transaction
The union decided to refuse terms that did not include a salary increase.
O sindicato decidiu recusar os termos que não incluíam aumento salarial.
2. To decline to accept the stipulations or conditions of a contract or deal
The buyer will refuse terms if the warranty period is too short.
O comprador recusará os termos se o período de garantia for muito curto.