1. A subject or theme that has been formally declined, dismissed, or not accepted for consideration, discussion, or use
The rejected topic was set aside for future evaluation.
O tópico rejeitado foi deixado de lado para avaliação futura.
2. In academic or professional contexts, a proposed subject matter that did not meet approval criteria
Her rejected topic for the research paper needed significant revision.
O tópico rejeitado para seu trabalho de pesquisa precisava de revisão significativa.