Found 2 items, similar to remonstrance.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: remonstrance remonstrance n : the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest [syn: expostulation, objection]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Remonstrance Remonstrance \Re*mon"strance\ (-m?n"strans), n. [Cf. OF. remonstrance, F. remonstrance. See Remonstrate.] 1. The act of remonstrating; as: (a) A pointing out; manifestation; proof; demonstration. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] You may marvel why I . . . would not rather Make rash remonstrance of my hidden power Than let him be so lost. --Shak. [1913 Webster] (b) Earnest presentation of reason in opposition to something; protest; expostulation. [1913 Webster] 2. (R.C.Ch.) Same as Monstrance. [1913 Webster]