remonstrance

noun

The act of remonstrating.

An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.

The act of remonstrating; demonstration; manifestation; show; exhibit; statement; representation.

The 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.

In the Roman Catholic Church, same as monstrance.