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expostulation

noun ex·pos·tu·la·tion \-ˌspäs-chə-ˈlā-shən\

Definition of EXPOSTULATION

: an act or an instance of expostulating

— ex·pos·tu·la·to·ry \-ˈspäs-chə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē\ adjective

First Known Use of EXPOSTULATION

1540

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Synonyms: challenge, complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer, difficulty, exception, objection, fuss, kick, protest, question, remonstrance, stink

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