1
as in decline
a change to a lower state or level
there's been a declination in basic civility in our society
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2
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
congressional declinations of cabinet appointments have been relatively infrequent, most senators believing that the president is entitled to pick his own advisors
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The show offered all three writers new contracts as soon as was allowed after the WGA strike's conclusion, and in the wake of their declination, the show is interviewing new writers and will proceed in compliance with the guild's standards.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2023
Only about roughly 7 percent of declinations are at prosecutors’ discretion, almost all involving would-be first offenders accused of misdemeanor violations, Graves said.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
An additional 4 percent were referred for prosecution elsewhere, meaning the declination rate is closer to 40 percent, and that the office is effectively prosecuting nearly six in 10 arrests, Graves said.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
In contrast, Special Counsel Hur is specifically charged by the Special Counsel regulations and his appointment order with making charging and declination decisions.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2024
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2023
Only about roughly 7 percent of declinations are at prosecutors’ discretion, almost all involving would-be first offenders accused of misdemeanor violations, Graves said.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
An additional 4 percent were referred for prosecution elsewhere, meaning the declination rate is closer to 40 percent, and that the office is effectively prosecuting nearly six in 10 arrests, Graves said.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
In contrast, Special Counsel Hur is specifically charged by the Special Counsel regulations and his appointment order with making charging and declination decisions.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2024
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“Declination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declination. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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