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   protestation

   /ˌprɒtɪˈsteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. an emphatic declaration in response to doubt or accusation: "her protestations of innocence were in vain" Similar declarationannouncementstatementprofessionassertioninsistenceclaimaffirmationassuranceattestationoathvowpledgeavowalrare:maintenanceasseveration
   • 2. 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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2. 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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   : the act of protesting : a solemn declaration or avowal. Synonyms. affirmation. assertion. asseveration. avouchment. avowal. claim. declaration. insistence. profession. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of protestation in a Sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROTESTATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a solemn or earnest declaration or affirmation. formal expression or declaration of objection, dissent, or disapproval; protest. protestation. / ˌprəʊtɛsˈteɪʃən / noun. the act of protesting. something protested about. a strong declaration.

6. 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.

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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.

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   protestation. noun. /ˌprɑt̮əˈsteɪʃn/ , /ˌproʊt̮əˈsteɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] (formal) 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. Join us.

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    PROTESTATION definition: something someone says forcefully or when complaining about something: . Learn more.

11. 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.