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Protestation (noun) means a strong, formal statement of objection or disagreement.

noun
1
A strong, formal statement of objection or disagreement.
2
In common-law pleading, a statement in which a party makes an indirect claim or denial about a fact, asserting that it either exists or does not, without committing to a direct affirmation or denial.
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Etymology

Descended from Old French protestacion, itself from Latin prōtestātiō.

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What is the meaning of protestation?
"protestation" (noun) means a strong, formal statement of objection or disagreement.
What is another word for protestation?
Other words for "protestation" include protest.
What are the different meanings of protestation?
"protestation" has 2 main meanings: 1. A strong, formal statement of objection or disagreement; 2. In common-law pleading, a statement in which a party makes an indirect claim or denial about a fact, asserting that it either exists or does not, without committing to a direct affirmation or denial.

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