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Expostulation

Expostulation Meaning & Definition
Expostulation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Expostulation?

[n] an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof
[n] the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

Synonyms | Synonyms for Expostulation: objection | remonstrance

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See Also | dissuasion | exclaiming | exclamation

Expostulation In Webster's Dictionary

\Ex*pos`tu*la"tion\, n. [L. expostulatio.] The act of expostulating or reasoning with a person in opposition to some impropriety of conduct; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest; dissuasion. We must use expostulation kindly. --Shak.

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