remonstrance
nounThe act of remonstrating.
nounAn expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.
nounThe act of remonstrating; demonstration; manifestation; show; exhibit; statement; representation.
nounThe act of remonstrating; expostulation; strong representation of reasons, or statement of facts and reasons, against something complained of or opposed; hence, a paper containing such a representation or statement.
nounIn the Roman Catholic Church, same as
In eccles. hist, a document consisting of five articles expressing the points of divergence of the Dutch Arminians (Remonstrants) from strict Calvinism, presented to the states of Holland and West Friesland in 1610.
nounSynonyms Protest. See
The act of remonstrating.
nounA pointing out; manifestation; proof; demonstration.
nounEarnest presentation of reason in opposition to something; protest; expostulation.