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Definition of protestation - 2 dictionary results

prot⋅es⋅ta⋅tion

  [prot-uh-stey-shuhn, proh-tuh-, -te-]
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–noun
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.
Origin:
1300–50; ME protestacio(u)n < LL prōtestātiōn- (s. of prōtestātiō) declaration. See protest, -ation
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prot·es·ta·tion   (prŏt'ĭ-stā'shən, prō'tĭ-, -tě-)   
n.  

  1. An emphatic declaration.

  2. A strong or formal expression of dissent.

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