Protestation (Noun)
Meaning 1
A formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they finished the game under protest to the league president"; "the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many protestations did not stay the execution".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The union leader's passionate protestation against the proposed policy did little to sway the decision-makers.
- In a display of solidarity, several students stood up in protestation of the newly implemented rules.
- Before signing the contract, the artist wanted to add a protestation to ensure she maintained creative control over the project.
- The company's vehement protestation that they had followed environmental regulations was met with skepticism by local residents.
- He raised his voice in protestation as the jury delivered the verdict that he deemed unjust and biased.
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Meaning 2
A strong declaration of protest.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The human rights group made a loud protestation against the government's treatment of refugees.
- The local residents issued a protestation to the council regarding the new construction project in their neighborhood.
- In a strong protestation of the tax increase, many small business owners refused to pay the higher rate.
- Her written protestation of the parking ticket cited numerous inaccuracies on the issued document.
- The citizens made a united protestation of the politician's alleged involvement in corruption and called for an immediate resignation.