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Expostulation Definition & Meaning

expostulation
noun
  1. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
  2. an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof

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What does expostulation mean?
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof
What part of speech is expostulation?
Expostulation is a noun.
How many definitions does expostulation have?
Expostulation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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