REMONSTRANCE


Meaning of REMONSTRANCE in English

rə̇ˈmän(t)strən(t)s, rēˈ- noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle French, from remonstrer to remonstrate (from Medieval Latin remonstrare ) + -ance — more at remonstrate

1.

a. archaic : a written or spoken representation or demonstration of a matter

b. : an earnest presentation of reasons in opposition to something ; specifically : a document formally stating points of opposition or grievance

2. archaic : a demonstration or manifestation of a fact or quality : proof , evidence

3. : an act or instance of remonstrating : expostulation

a plan that provoked violent remonstrance

the vociferous remonstrances of a football team's supporters when a doubtful offside has been awarded — E.A.Armstrong

4. : monstrance

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.