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   Prot·es·ta·tion

   /ˌprädəˈstāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. an emphatic declaration that something is or is not the case: "her protestations of innocence were in vain" Similar declarationannouncementstatementprofessionassertioninsistenceclaimaffirmationassuranceattestationoathvowpledgeavowalrare:maintenanceasseveration
   • ▪ an objection or protest: "he was warned by the referee for his loud protestations" Similar objectionproteststatement of oppositionexceptioncomplaintdisapprovaloppositionchallengedissentdemurralremonstrationfussoutcryrailinginveighingfulminationinformal:stink

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from late Latin protestatio(n-), from protestari ‘to protest’ (see protest).

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   The meaning of PROTESTATION is the act of protesting : a solemn declaration or avowal. How to use protestation in a sentence.

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   Protestation definition: the act of protesting or affirming.. See examples of PROTESTATION used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROTESTATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PROTESTATION definition: 1. an act of saying something forcefully or complaining about something: 2. an act of saying…. Learn more.

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   PROTESTATION meaning: 1. an act of saying something forcefully or complaining about something: 2. an act of saying…. Learn more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › protestationProtestation - definition of protestation by The Free Dictionary

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   Define protestation. protestation synonyms, protestation pronunciation, protestation translation, English dictionary definition of protestation. n. 1. An emphatic declaration. 2. A strong or formal expression of dissent. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprotestation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a strong statement that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you. She repeated her protestation of innocence. Despite his protestation to the contrary, he was extremely tired.

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   a formal and solemn declaration of objection. “the many protestations did not stay the execution”. synonyms: protest. see more. see less. type of: objection. the speech act of objecting.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › protestationProtestation Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   PROTESTATION meaning: a strong statement that something is true when other people do not believe it is true often + of.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROTESTATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    A protestation is a strong declaration that something is true or not true. [ formal ] Despite his constant protestations of devotion and love, her doubts persisted.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryprotestation | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    protestation meaning: something someone says forcefully or when complaining about something: . Learn more.