remonstrance
UK: rɪˈmɒnstrəns | US: rɪˈmɑːnstrəns
n. a forcefully reproachful protest or objection
n. (archaic) an act of presenting reasons for opposition or grievance
remonstrance = re<again> + monstr<show> + ance<noun suffix>
- re: Latin prefix meaning "again" or "back," indicating repetition or opposition.
- monstr: From Latin monstrare ("to show" or "point out"), related to monstrum ("portent" or "warning").
- ance: Noun-forming suffix from Latin -antia, denoting an action or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin remonstrare ("to demonstrate again" or "protest"), combining re- (opposition) with monstrare (to show). It entered English via Old French remonstrance, originally describing formal protests or appeals. The morphemes reflect a logical progression: "showing back" (i.e., presenting counter-arguments) evolved into "vehement objection."
The council’s remonstrance against the new law was ignored.
She wrote a letter of remonstrance to the editor.
His remonstrances about workplace safety went unheeded.
The king dismissed the nobles’ remonstrance with a wave.
Their remonstrance grew louder as the debate continued.