protestation

American  

[prot-uh-stey-shuhn, proh-tuh-, -te-] / ˌprɒt əˈsteɪ ʃən, ˌproʊ tə-, -tɛ- /

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.

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protestation British  

/ ˌprəʊtɛsˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of protesting

2. something protested about

3. a strong declaration

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Other Word Forms

• nonprotestation noun

Etymology

Origin of protestation

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

Example Sentences

Even as Paz was disparaging her in the 1950s, some Mexican women rose to defend her, but their protestations didn’t resonate in what was, until relatively recently, a macho-dominated society.

From Los Angeles Times

Their protestations to the contrary fall on unsympathetic ears.

From BBC

I had warned in a few live appearances not to take at full face value the protestations about how dire the OBR forecast had been.

From BBC

But, Still said, their protestations fell on deaf ears.

From Los Angeles Times

Without those options, the only other office she may have her sights on is president, despite her protestations.

From BBC