protestation

[prot-uh-stey-shuhn, proh-tuh-, -te-]

noun

1. the act of protesting or affirming.

2. a solemn or earnest declaration or affirmation.

3. formal expression or declaration of objection, dissent, or disapproval; protest.

protestation

/ ˌprəʊtɛsˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of protesting

2. something protested about

3. a strong declaration

Other Word Forms

• nonprotestation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of protestation¹

1300–50; Middle English protestacio ( u ) n < Late Latin prōtestātiōn- (stem of prōtestātiō ) declaration. See protest, -ation

Example Sentences

After her protestations, the manager advised her to contact Facewatch directly but Ms Horan said she had "no joy" from her messages to the firm, or to Home Bargains.

From BBC

Notwithstanding Republicans’ protestations of reverence for Medicaid, the truth is that they and their fellow conservatives have had their knives out for the program virtually since its inception in 1965.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite all his protestations to the contrary, Kennedy does not want American kids to be healthier.

From Salon

Despite their protestations, it's an act they apparently enjoy quite a bit.

From Salon

As things stand, the government can do what it wants and choose to ignore the protestations and suggestions coming from the opposition parties.

From BBC