protestation

[ prot-uh-stey-shuhn, proh-tuh-, -te- ]

noun

1. the act of protesting or affirming.
2. a solemn or earnest declaration or affirmation.
3. formal expression or declaration of objection, dissent, or disapproval; protest.

protestation

/ ˌprəʊtɛsˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of protesting
2. something protested about
3. a strong declaration

Other Words From

• nonprot·es·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of protestation¹

1300–50; Middle English protestacio ( u ) n < Late Latin prōtestātiōn- (stem of prōtestātiō ) declaration. See protest, -ation

Example Sentences

Despite their protestations, it's an act they apparently enjoy quite a bit.

From Salon

As things stand, the government can do what it wants and choose to ignore the protestations and suggestions coming from the opposition parties.

From BBC

Despite Mr Mata’s protestations that he had never been in or worked for a gang, the troops detained him for “illicit association” – a catch-all term used under the State of Exception to round people up.

From BBC

“I don’t deserve to be here at all” is a protestation you would expect to hear from someone in prison.

From BBC

For all his holy protestations, Tartuffe is clearly a crook.

From Los Angeles Times