English
Etymology
From L. expostulÄre, "expostulate," from ex- + postulÄre, "to demand or claim." See expostulate.
Pronunciation
:*Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪÊÇn|-eɪÊÇn
Noun
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- context|countable The act of reasoning earnestly in order to dissuade or remonstrate.
- context|uncountable A comment of earnest reasoning meant to dissuade or remonstrate.
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Related terms
demur
exception
objection
protest, protestation
remonstrance, remonstration
squawk, kick
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