EXPOSTULATE


Meaning of EXPOSTULATE in English

[ ɪk'spɒstjʊleɪt , ɛk- ]

■ verb express strong disapproval or disagreement.

Derivatives

expostulation noun

expostulatory -lət(ə)ri adjective

Origin

C16: from L. expostulat- , expostulare 'demand'.

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