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prot·es·ta·tion
(prŏt′ĭ-stā′shən, prō′tĭ-, -tĕ-)n.
1. An emphatic declaration.
2. A strong or formal expression of dissent.
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protestation
(ˌprəʊtɛsˈteɪʃən)n
1. the act of protesting
2. something protested about
3. a strong declaration
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prot•es•ta•tion
(ˌprɒt əˈsteɪ ʃən, ˌproʊ tə-, -tɛ-)n.
1. the act of protesting or affirming.
2. a solemn or earnest declaration or affirmation.
3. formal expression or declaration of objection, dissent, or disapproval; protest.
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Noun | 1. | protestation - a formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they finished the game under protest to the league president"; "the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many protestations did not stay the execution" objection - the speech act of objecting |
2. | protestation - a strong declaration of protest declaration - a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) |
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protestation
noun
1. (Formal) declaration, pledge, vow, oath, profession, affirmation, avowal, asseveration his constant protestations of love and devotion
2. objection, protest, complaint, disagreement, dissent, remonstrance, expostulation, remonstration Graham's protestation that he has been unjustly treated
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protestation
nounThe act of expressing strong or reasoned opposition:
challenge, demur, exception, expostulation, objection, protest, remonstrance, remonstration, squawk.
Slang: kick.
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protestation
[ˌprɒtesˈteɪʃən] N1. (= affirmation) [of love, loyalty etc] → afirmación f, declaración f
2. (= protest) → protesta f
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protestation
n
(of love, loyalty etc) → Beteuerung f
(= protest) → Protest m
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