Associations to the word «Protestation»

Wiktionary

PROTESTATION, noun. A formal solemn objection or other declaration
PROTESTATION, noun. (legal) (historical) A declaration in common-law pleading, by which the party interposes an oblique allegation or denial of some fact, protesting that it does or does not exist, and at the same time avoiding a direct affirmation or denial.

Dictionary definition

PROTESTATION, noun. 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".
PROTESTATION, noun. A strong declaration of protest.

Wise words

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