Protestation: meaning, definitions and examples

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protestation

 

[ หŒprษ’tษ›sหˆteษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal context

Protestation refers to a formal declaration or assertion that something is true. In legal contexts, it often entails a statement made by a party in a legal proceeding asserting a right or interest. The term can also be used in broader contexts to express strong objection or a statement of grievance. Protestation can signify oneโ€™s insistence on the truth of a situation or condition.

Synonyms

assertion, declaration, protest

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer made a protestation of his client's innocence.
  • Her protestation of love was met with skepticism.
  • The protestations of the workers were ignored by management.

Translations

Translations of the word "protestation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น protestaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฆเคฐเฅเคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Protestation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ protes

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะตัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ protestacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ—่ญฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท protestation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ protesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท protesto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ญ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชุฌุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ protestace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ protestรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ—่ฎฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ protestacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ protest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะตัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ protest

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ protesta

Etymology

The word 'protestation' derives from the Latin 'protestatio', which means 'a declaring or asserting publicly'. This Latin term is formed from 'pro-' meaning 'for' or 'in favor of' and 'testari', meaning 'to testify' or 'to bear witness'. The use of 'protestation' in English dates back to the late Middle Ages, particularly in legal contexts where formal assertions were critical in court proceedings. Over time, the term expanded into more general usage, capturing the essence of strong assertion or declaration in various contexts, including personal declarations and social movements. Its connotations have evolved alongside societal changes, reflecting the shifting nature of public expression and dissent.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,188, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.