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protestation

Pronunciation: /ˌprɒtɪˈsteɪʃ(ə)n/
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Definition of protestation

noun

  • 1an emphatic declaration in response to doubt or accusation:her protestations of innocence were in vain [mass noun]:no amount of protestation made any difference
  • 2an objection or protest:he was warned by the referee for his loud protestations

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French, from late Latin protestatio(n-), from protestari 'to protest' (see protest)

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