remonstrance

Definition of Remonstrance in English :

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Remonstrance

noun

1.

the act of remonstrating; protestation

2.

a protest or reproof, esp a petition presented in protest against something

noun history

1. Grand Remonstrance

2.

the statement of Arminian principles drawn up in 1610 in Gouda in the Netherlands

noun

1.

the act or an instance of remonstrating; protest, complaint, or expostulation

2.

a document setting forth certain points or listing complaints, grievances, etc.

n.

1. The act of remonstrating.

2. An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.