nay-say

古語

(archaic) A refusal, denial, or negation.

日本語の意味

拒否 / 否認 / 否定

The committee's nay-say on the proposal surprised everyone, turning hopeful consensus into sudden disappointment.

委員会の提案に対する拒否は皆を驚かせ、期待していた合意を突然の失望に変えた。

意味（1）

(archaic) A refusal, denial, or negation.

"That," replied Miss Lucy, "depends entirely on the manner in which the nay-says are said."

nay-says

（ plural ）