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Definition of 'expostulation'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) expostulation
an act or instance of expostulating.

Etymology: (1580–90; < L)

Definition of 'expostulation'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) expostulation, remonstrance, remonstration, objection
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

2. (noun) expostulation
an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof

Definition of 'expostulation'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) expostulation
the act of expostulating or reasoning with a person in opposition to some impropriety of conduct; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest; dissuasion

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