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

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.