protestation

noun

pro·​tes·​ta·​tion ˌprä-tə-ˈstā-shən 

ˌprō-,

-ˌte-

: the act of protesting : a solemn declaration or avowal

Synonyms

• affirmation
• assertion
• asseveration
• avouchment
• avowal
• claim
• declaration
• insistence
• profession

Examples of protestation in a Sentence

Despite his protestations to the contrary, he appears to be guilty.

the governor went on television to make a passionate protestation of his innocence in the bribery scandal

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite Owen’s protestations, he was sentenced to 22 years in prison, where he’s remained ever since. —K.j. Yossman, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024

Worse, Google's Gemini AI, despite Alphabet's protestations, diminishes the value of search. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024

This episode firmly establishes that Rosa and Yancy are boyfriend-girlfriends, despite Yancy’s protestations. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024

Project 2025, a manifesto created by the conservative organization The Heritage Project and a playbook of likely actions to be taken within the first 180 days in office if Donald Trump is elected (despite his protestations about the plan). —Jasmine Browley, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

protestation

noun

pro·​tes·​ta·​tion ˌprät-əs-ˈtā-shən 

ˌprō-ˌtes-

1

: the act of protesting

2

: a positive declaration