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re⋅mon⋅strance

  [ri-mon-struhns]
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–noun
1. an act or instance of remonstrating.
2. a protest: deaf to remonstrances.
Origin:
1470–80; < MF, equiv. to remonstr(er) (< ML remōnstrāre to point out; see remonstrate ) + -ance -ance
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re·mon·strance   (rĭ-mŏn'strəns)   
n.  
  1. The act of remonstrating.
  2. An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.
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remonstrance 
c.1477, from M.Fr. remonstrance (15c.), from M.L. remonstrantia, from remonstrans, prp. of remonstrare "point out, show," from L. re-, intensive prefix, + monstrare "to show" (see monster).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Main Entry: re·mon·strance
Pronunciation: ri-'män-str&ns
Function: noun
: an earnest presentation of reasons in opposition to something; specifically : a document formally stating points of opposition or grievance
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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