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

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.

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

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

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Cooper takes the time to illustrate how Landau protects Bruce’s space to create, and later protects his art, ensuring it’s released the way he wants, despite the protestations of record executives.

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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.

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