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remonstrance

 
Dictionary: re·mon·strance   (rĭ-mŏn'strəns) pronunciation
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n.
  1. The act of remonstrating.
  2. An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.

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    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

 
 
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