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protestation

noun

ˌprä-tə-ˈstā-shən

Definition of protestation

as in declaration

a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something the governor went on television to make a passionate protestation of his innocence in the bribery scandal

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Recent Examples of protestation Despite Han Solo's protestations to the contrary, travelling faster than light on screen is usually just as straightforward as dusting crops. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Much of this is negotiating tactics, but despite the league's protestations, there's never been less need for a salary cap than there is today. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 The protestations of neither his nurse, Stella (Thelma Ritter), or his girlfriend, Lisa (Grace Kelly) do any good. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026 Despite Wilson’s protestations to the contrary, Lululemon is not slipping into decline. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for protestation

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The complaint seeks a declaration that DeWine’s executive order is unlawful.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
His restaurant businesses were outside the bankruptcy, but Trejo said in a court declaration that approximately 90 percent of his income for the tax years at issue came from acting.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of declaration

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The battle — which escalated into a federal lawsuit filed Thursday by the Justice Department against the state, Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Logan — features striking assertions of official misconduct.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Data from container shipping market analysis firm Linerlytica supports the assertion of a traffic increase.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of assertion

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Both could have been considered lapsed Catholics, disillusioned with the church’s position on homosexuality and its insistence that divorcees get an annulment before remarriage.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
The expected lockout, and MLB’s insistence on a salary cap in their CBA proposals, have also cast doubt on what the system will look like next year — whenever the season begins.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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