WorldAugust 18, 2026
remonstrance
ri-MON-struhns
Definition
A formal expression of protest or objection, often lodged against an official action or decision.
Etymology
The word comes from the Middle French 'remonstrer,' which originally meant to demonstrate or point out. It evolved into the current sense of making a forceful, formal protest against something considered wrong or unjust.
In the news
In this article, a remonstrance refers to the formal objection filed by a neighboring property owner to block the restaurant's liquor license, a legal hurdle that forced the business to seek a special legislative exemption.
Liquor license ruling raises questions about General Assembly’s role in special exemptions
Read the full article ↗The Boston Globe