protestation

1 a formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they finished the game under protest to the league president"; "the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many protestations did not stay the execution" [syn: protest]

2 a strong declaration of protest

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

Noun

1. a formal solemn objection or other declaration

Related terms

• protest

French

Pronunciation

• /pʁɔ.tɛs.ta.sjɔ̃/|lang=fr

Noun

1. protest (formal objection)

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