1. the act of denying or refusing to grant something; denial or refusal
Usage: formal or archaic; often used in legal or philosophical contexts

Examples

• The denegation of his request left him disappointed.
• The court's denegation of the appeal was final.
• Her denegation of the accusation was firm and unwavering.
• The denegation of basic rights sparked public outrage.
• Despite his denegation of involvement, evidence suggested otherwise.