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The act of remonstrating

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  1. n. The act of remonstrating
  2. n. A pointing out; manifestation; proof; demonstration.
  3. n. Earnest presentation of reason in opposition to something; protest; expostulation.
  4. n. Same as Monstrance.
  5. n. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
  6. 1. The act of remonstrating; as: (a) A pointing out; manifestation; proof; demonstration. [Obs.] You may marvel why I . . . would not rather Make rash remonstrance of my hidden power Than let him be so lost. Shak. (b) Earnest presentation of reason in opposition to something; protest; expostulation. 2. (R.C.Ch.) Same as Monstrance.
  7. n:100 n the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest