protestation
Americannoun
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the act of protesting or affirming.
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a solemn or earnest declaration or affirmation.
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formal expression or declaration of objection, dissent, or disapproval; protest.
noun
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the act of protesting
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something protested about
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a strong declaration
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of protestation
1300–50; Middle English protestacio ( u ) n < Late Latin prōtestātiōn- (stem of prōtestātiō ) declaration. See protest, -ation
Example Sentences
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Protestation followed upon protestation, and apology upon apology.
From The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 4 by Poe, Edgar Allan
Protestation gave way to wonder, deep and sad.
From A Fountain Sealed by Sedgwick, Anne Douglas
He was one of the chief movers of the Protestation of the 3rd of May 1641, which he carried up to the Lords, urging them to give it their approval.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
The temper of the House was seen in a Protestation with which it met the royal command to abstain from discussion.
From History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 by Green, John Richard
The Act bearing the Assemblies Protestation against the dissolution thereof.
From The Acts Of The General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland by Church of Scotland. General Assembly
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