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remonstrance

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re·mon·strance  (r-mnstrns)
n.
1. The act of remonstrating.
2. An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.
remonstrance
Noun
Formal a strong protest about something
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Noun1.remonstranceremonstrance - the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
expostulation, objection, remonstration
communicating, communication - the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information; "they could not act without official communication from Moscow"


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The Mother tried in vain, and submitted without remonstrance to the reproof of her child.
Fables by Aesop View in context
She wished, by a gentle remonstrance, to remind Isabella of her situation, and make her aware of this double unkindness; but for remonstrance, either opportunity or comprehension was always against her.
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The remonstrance came too late; the canoe was already far from the skiff, and the two hunters were too much engaged in the pursuit to listen to his voice.
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