Doesn't accept imperfect articles (7)

I believe the answer is:

rejects

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'doesn't accept' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for rejects that I've seen before include "Refuses to accept, sends back" , "condemned" , "Discards" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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