otkaz
Otkaz is a noun used in several Slavic languages to denote a refusal or denial. It refers to the act of declining a request, permission, or offer, and is common in bureaucratic, legal, and everyday settings. In practice, otkaz appears in official decisions, such as a denial of a visa, a grant, or a claim, as well as in casual refusals.
Etymology and cognates: Otkaz is derived from the verb otkazyvat'sya or otkazat'sya in Russian and related forms
Usage and contexts: Common expressions include “poluchit otkaz” (to receive a refusal) and phrases describing specific
See also: Otkaz in the sense of a formal decision contrasts with terms for acceptance or grant,