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   Re·mon·strance

   /rəˈmänstr(ə)ns/

   

   noun

   • 1. a forcefully reproachful protest: "despite angry remonstrances from residents, the board had already confirmed the planners' approval of two other projects"
   • ▪ a document drawn up in 1610 by the Arminians of the Dutch Reformed Church, presenting the differences between their doctrines and those of the strict Calvinists.

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘evidence’): from Old French, or from medieval Latin remonstrantia, from remonstrare ‘demonstrate, show’ (see remonstrate).

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   How to use . remonstrance in a sentenceThere I was, practically tête-à-tête with the man; the noise of the crowd drowned my cries and remonstrances.

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   Nov 3, 2023 · remonstrance (countable and uncountable, plural remonstrances) A remonstration; disapproval; a formal, usually written, objection or protest.

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   a protest or complaint. Definition of remonstrance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. remonstrances. The act of remonstrating. American Heritage. The act or an instance of remonstrating; protest, complaint, or expostulation. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A document setting forth certain points or listing complaints, grievances, etc. Webster's New World. Synonyms: objection. remonstration. expostulation. kick.

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   REMONSTRANCE meaning: a protest or complaint about something.

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   What does the noun remonstrance mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun remonstrance , four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   remonstrance meaning, definition, what is remonstrance: a complaint or protest: Learn more.