protestation

/ˌprɑtɪˈsteɪʃən/
noun
  1. A strong statement that something is true or that one disagrees with something, often made publicly.
    • Despite his protestations of innocence, the jury found him guilty.
    • Her protestation that she had not broken the vase was ignored by her parents.
    • The politician made a loud protestation against the new law.
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