- The act of remonstrating.
- An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.
remonstrance
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noun
- The act of expressing strong or reasoned opposition: challenge, demur, exception, expostulation, objection, protest, protestation, remonstration, squawk. Slang kick. See support/oppose.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
Synonyms: expostulation, objection
Did you mean: remonstrance, Parlements (history 1450-1789), Grand Remonstrance
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