About The Word Remonstrance

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Remonstrance

Remonstrance Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Remonstrance?
[n] the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
Synonyms | Synonyms for Remonstrance: expostulation | objection Related Terms | Find terms related to Remonstrance: See Also | dissuasion Remonstrance In Webster's Dictionary \Re*mon"strance\ (-m?n"strans), n. [Cf. OF.
remonstrance, F. remonstrance. See {Remonstrate}.]
1. The act of remonstrating; as:
(a) A pointing out; manifestation; proof; demonstration.
[Obs.]
You may marvel why I . . . would not rather Make
rash remonstrance of my hidden power Than let
him be so lost. --Shak.
(b) Earnest presentation of reason in opposition to
something; protest; expostulation.
2. (R.C.Ch.) Same as {Monstrance}.
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