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   remonstrance

   /rɪˈmɒnstr(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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   Remonstrance is a noun that means an earnest presentation of reasons for opposition or grievance, especially a document formally stating such points. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and legal and kids definitions.

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   Remonstrance is a formal word for a complaint to someone or about something. Learn how to use it in sentences with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and the Hansard archive.

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   Remonstrance is a formal word for a complaint to someone or about something. Learn how to use it in sentences with synonyms and translations.

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   Remonstrance definition: an act or instance of remonstrating. . See examples of REMONSTRANCE used in a sentence.

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   remonstrance in British English. (rɪˈmɒnstrəns ) noun. 1. the act of remonstrating; protestation. 2. a protest or reproof, esp a petition presented in protest against something. Collins English Dictionary.

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   A remonstrance is an objection or protest, the expression of earnest opposition. Just like a protest, PETA members might hold a remonstrance outside a fashion show of a luxury fur and leather designer.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › remonstranceRemonstrance - definition of remonstrance by The Free Dictionary

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   Remonstrance is a noun that means the act of expressing strong or reasoned opposition, or a formal statement of grievances. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, translations, and historical contexts from various sources.