1A refusal or polite declining of a request or invitation; often used in formal or written contexts (to refuse).
多数の応募がありましたが、今回は謝絶させていただきます。
We received many applications, but this time we must decline.
無断での取材は謝絶いたしますと受付に伝えられた。
They were told at reception that unsolicited interviews would be refused.
依頼を謝絶する場合は、理由を簡潔に伝えると印象が良い。
When declining a request, briefly stating the reason leaves a better impression.