protestation
noun
pro·tes·ta·tion
ˌprä-tə-ˈstā-shən 
ˌprō-,
-ˌte-
: the act of protesting : a solemn declaration or avowal
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Examples of protestation in a Sentence
Despite his protestations to the contrary, he appears to be guilty.
the governor went on television to make a passionate protestation of his innocence in the bribery scandal
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Despite protestations from those close to him about moving to Apple, Cook felt the move was necessary.
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Natalie McCormick, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
Despite Lazlo’s scientific protestations, the vampires are forced to perform a seance to remove a ghost infestation, only to be haunted afterwards by their human selves and/or a serious lack of updog.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
Antonio appears dead inside, despite the protestations of his parents.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Despite protestations that Trump is only seeking behavior change, the administration clearly hopes that public criticism of regime corruption and human rights abuses will combine with economic grievances intensified by sanctions to produce another Iranian revolution.
—Colin H. Kahl, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2018
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Natalie McCormick, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
Despite Lazlo’s scientific protestations, the vampires are forced to perform a seance to remove a ghost infestation, only to be haunted afterwards by their human selves and/or a serious lack of updog.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
Antonio appears dead inside, despite the protestations of his parents.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Despite protestations that Trump is only seeking behavior change, the administration clearly hopes that public criticism of regime corruption and human rights abuses will combine with economic grievances intensified by sanctions to produce another Iranian revolution.
—Colin H. Kahl, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2018
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“Protestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protestation. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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protestation
noun
pro·tes·ta·tion
ˌprät-əs-ˈtā-shən
ˌprō-ˌtes-
1
: the act of protesting
2
: a positive declaration
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