expostulation Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
objection; remonstration; remonstrance.
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noun an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof
WordNet
Ex*pos`tu*la"tion noun
Etymology
L.Definitions
The act of expostulating or reasoning with a person in opposition to some impropriety of conduct; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest; dissuasion. We must use expostulation kindly. Shak.