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Meaning of protestation
A protestation is a formal or solemn declaration or statement, especially one that denies something or expresses disagreement.
Etymology of protestation
The word "protestation" comes from the Old French "protestation", which is derived from the Latin "protestari", meaning "to declare or witness publicly".
Historically, the word has been used to describe formal declarations or statements, often made in a public or official setting.
Synonyms
declaration
affirmation
assertion
statement
avowal
acknowledgment
admission
confession
testimony
allegation
accusation
complaint
objection
dissent
opposition
resistance
defiance
refusal
denial
disavowal
repudiation
renunciation
rejection
demur
demurral
exception
expostulation
outcry
lamentation
lament
grievance
plea
petition
appeal
supplication
solicitation
entreaty
imploration
Definitions
- The act of declaring or stating something publicly or formally, especially as a way of expressing disagreement or objection.
- * A statement or declaration that something is not true or is unacceptable.
Usage Examples
- The politician made a public protestation of her innocence in the face of the allegations.
- * The company issued a formal protestation against the proposed changes to the tax law.