Complete Definition of "expostulation"

English

Etymology
From L. expostul�re, "expostulate," from ex- + postul�re, "to demand or claim." See expostulate.

Pronunciation
:*Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪ��n|-eɪ��n

Noun
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  1. context|countable The act of reasoning earnestly in order to dissuade or remonstrate.
  2. 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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Revision and Credits for"expostulation"
  • 2007-10-30 15:28 - SemperBlotto - Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/80.93.5.42|80.93.5.42]] ([[User_talk:80.93.5.42|Talk]]); changed back to last version by [[User:Interwicket|Interwicket]]

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