This is the 2789th most frequent Spanish word.
niega
"Niega" means "denies" in English.
In this sentence, 'niega' is used to mean 'denies', as the employee is refusing the claim about having made the mistake.
El empleado niega haber cometido el error.
The employee denies having made the mistake.
Here, 'niega' indicates a refusal or denial by the organization to grant or recognize basic rights.
Ellos aseguran que la organización niega los derechos básicos.
They claim that the organization denies basic rights.
In this usage, 'niega' is used to convey 'refuses', indicating that the woman is not granting permission to her son.