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protestation

protest, objection

noun proh-tes-tah-ZYOHN Rare
People & Society Politics

Origin: Latin protestatio (solemn declaration)

Usage Note

Protestation denotes a verbal or written objection (des protestations d'innocence) as well as a public demonstration (une protestation populaire). The verb is protester and the agent noun protestataire. Unlike English 'protest', which commonly refers to a street march, protestation leans toward a formal declaration of disagreement; manifestation or manif is the word for a street protest.

Examples

"Des protestations ont suivi la décision du tribunal."

Natural Translation

Protests followed the court's decision.

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