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EXPOSTULATION

\ɛkspˌɒstjʊlˈe͡ɪʃən], \ɛkspˌɒstjʊlˈe‍ɪʃən], \ɛ_k_s_p_ˌɒ_s_t_j_ʊ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of EXPOSTULATION

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Earnest pleading; kindly protest; remonstrance.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Act of expostulating, or reasoning earnestly with a person against his conduct: remonstrance.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

n. Act of expostulating; remonstrance.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Debate, discussion of an affair; charge, accusation.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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