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   remonstrance

   /rɪˈmɒnstr(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. a forcefully reproachful protest: "despite angry remonstrances from residents, the board had already confirmed the planners' approval of two other projects"
   • ▪ a document drawn up in 1610 by the Arminians of the Dutch Reformed Church, presenting the differences between their doctrines and those of the strict Calvinists.

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘evidence’): from Old French, or from medieval Latin remonstrantia, from remonstrare ‘demonstrate, show’ (see remonstrate).

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   What is Remonstrance noun?

   • a protest or complaint Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! Definition of remonstrance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is the meaning of remonstrate?

   • Temporary diminution of a disease. remodel v. Reconstruct. remonstrance n. Reproof. remonstrant adj. Having the character of a reproof. remonstrate v. To present a verbal or written protest to those who have power to right or prevent a wrong. remunerate v. To pay or pay for. remuneration n. Compensation. Renaissance n.

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   What is the synonym of Remonstrance?

   • Synonyms of remonstrance. challenge, complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer, difficulty, exception, expostulation, fuss, kick, objection, protest, question, stink.

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   What is a remonstrance in the Bible?

   • A "remonstrance" is literally "an expression of opposition or protest," which in this case was a protest against the Calvinist doctrine of predestination contained in the Belgic Confession. Consequently, those followers of Arminius who drafted this protest were given the name "Remonstrants."

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   a complaint to someone or about something: He didn't attempt any further remonstrance. Leila paid no real attention to my remonstrances. See. remonstrate. Fewer examples. I can't see you behave like this without a remonstrance. "You should never have done that!" she exclaimed, with severe remonstrance.

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     a complaint to someone or about something: He didn't attempt...

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   The meaning of REMONSTRANCE is an earnest presentation of reasons for opposition or grievance; especially : a document formally stating such points. How to use remonstrance in a sentence.

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   remonstrance in British English. (rɪˈmɒnstrəns ) noun. 1. the act of remonstrating; protestation. 2. a protest or reproof, esp a petition presented in protest against something. Collins English Dictionary.

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   1. / rɪˈmɒnstrəns / noun. the act of remonstrating; protestation. a protest or reproof, esp a petition presented in protest against something. Remonstrance. 2. / rɪˈmɒnstrəns / noun. See Grand Remonstrance. the statement of Arminian principles drawn up in 1610 in Gouda in the Netherlands. Discover More. Other Words From. non re·mon strance noun.

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   a complaint to someone or about something: He didn't attempt any further remonstrance. Leila paid no real attention to my remonstrances. See. remonstrate. Fewer examples. I can't see you behave like this without a remonstrance. "You should never have done that!" she exclaimed, with severe remonstrance.

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   A remonstrance is an objection or protest, the expression of earnest opposition. Just like a protest, PETA members might hold a remonstrance outside a fashion show of a luxury fur and leather designer.

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