noun
protestation
Protestation (noun) means a formal solemn objection or other declaration.
noun
1
A formal solemn objection or other declaration.
2
A declaration in common-law pleading, by which the party interposes an oblique allegation or denial of some fact, protesting that it does or does not exist, and at the same time avoiding a direct affirmation or denial.
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Etymology
From Old French protestacion, from Latin prōtestātiō.
Rhymes for protestation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of protestation?
"protestation" (noun) means a formal solemn objection or other declaration.
What are the different meanings of protestation?
"protestation" has 2 main meanings: 1. A formal solemn objection or other declaration; 2. A declaration in common-law pleading, by which the party interposes an oblique allegation or denial of some fact, protesting that it does or does not exist, and at the same time avoiding a direct affirmation or denial.