remonstrance

[ ri-mon-struhns ]

noun

1. an act or instance of remonstrating.
2. a protest:

   deaf to remonstrances.

remonstrance

¹

/ rɪˈmɒnstrəns /

noun

1. the act of remonstrating; protestation
2. a protest or reproof, esp a petition presented in protest against something

Remonstrance

²

/ rɪˈmɒnstrəns /

noun

1. See Grand Remonstrance
2. the statement of Arminian principles drawn up in 1610 in Gouda in the Netherlands

Other Words From

• nonre·monstrance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of remonstrance¹

1470–80; < Middle French, equivalent to remonstr ( er ) (< Medieval Latin remōnstrāre to point out; remonstrate ) + -ance -ance

Example Sentences

I'd be glad to see others take up the torch of remonstrance and dissent.

From Salon

As James Madison wrote in his "Memorial and Remonstrance" statement on church and state, disestablishment both protected the free expression of religion and protected all citizens from the use of "Religion as an engine of Civil policy."

From Salon

Mr. Woodhouse’s peculiarities and fidgetiness were sometimes provoking him to a rational remonstrance or sharp retort equally ill-bestowed.

From Literature

“Emma, I must once more speak to you as I have been used to do: a privilege rather endured than allowed, perhaps, but I must still use it. I cannot see you acting wrong, without a remonstrance. How could you be so unfeeling to Miss Bates? How could you be so insolent in your wit to a woman of her character, age, and situation?—Emma, I had not thought it possible.”

From Literature

When Mr. Pontellier learned of his wife’s intention to abandon her home and take up her residence elsewhere, he immediately wrote her a letter of unqualified disapproval and remonstrance.

From Literature