remonstrance

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A remonstration; disapproval; a formal, usually written, objection or protest.

   Moreover, you must remember, even as children, Marie was ever more resolute than myself; and now, how little would she heed remonstrance of mine!

2. 2
   noun

   the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

Etymology

From Middle French remonstrance (French remontrance).