expostulation

[ ik-spos-chuh-ley-shuhn ]

/ ɪkˌspɒs tʃəˈleɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act of expostulating; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest: In spite of my expostulations, he insisted on driving me home.

an expostulatory remark or address.

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Origin of expostulation

1580–90; <Latin expostulātiōn- (stem of expostulātiō) complaint. See expostulate, -ion

M. Roland was urged to present to the throne a most earnest letter of expostulation and advice.
Madame Roland, Makers of History|John S. C. Abbott
Never, indeed, without persuasion on the part of his employer and expostulation on his own, did he consent to half-bind a book.
There and Back|George MacDonald
Mr. Tyrold forbore to chagrin him with any strong expostulation, and he returned, therefore, to Cleves in full glee.
Camilla|Fanny Burney
Expostulation was not of the slightest use, and sometimes it was all Richard could do to keep his hands off her.
There and Back|George MacDonald

It is no longer strong condemnation, but gentle expostulation; not dark threatening now, but tender pleading.
Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of Matthew|John Monro Gibson