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refusal
The act or explicit statement by which someone refuses to do something that is demanded or expected of them.
Seine Weigerung, an der Besprechung teilzunehmen, wurde vom Chef nicht gut aufgenommen.
His refusal to take part in the meeting was not well received by the boss.
'Die Weigerung' (the refusal) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'sich weigern' (to refuse). If someone refuses to do something, the result is their refusal.
Er weigerte sich zu zahlen, und diese Weigerung hatte Konsequenzen.
He refused to pay, and this refusal had consequences.
'Die Weigerung' (the refusal) is very often combined with an infinitive with 'zu' to explain what exactly is being refused. The structure is: 'die Weigerung, etwas zu tun' (the refusal to do something).
Ihre Weigerung, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben, überraschte alle.
Her refusal to sign the contract surprised everyone.
A common expression is 'auf Weigerung stoßen' (to meet with refusal), which means that a wish or demand is rejected. You can also 'begründen' (justify) a refusal.
Sein Vorschlag stieß bei der Geschäftsführung auf Weigerung.
His proposal met with refusal from management.
approval / consent
'die Zustimmung' and 'die Weigerung' show two opposite reactions. With Zustimmung, you say or show that you agree or allow something. With a Weigerung, someone refuses to do something that is expected or demanded. So 'Zustimmung' goes with yes, permission, or consent. 'Weigerung' fits when someone actively says no and does not take part.
Seine Weigerung, die Unterlagen zu unterschreiben, verzögert den Termin.
His refusal to sign the documents is delaying the appointment.
Die Nachbarn geben ihre Zustimmung zum kleinen Sommerfest im Hof.
The neighbors give their consent for the small summer party in the courtyard.