expostulation
US /ɪkˌspɑː.stjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˌspɑː.stjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
1.
rimostranza, protesta
the act of expressing strong disapproval or disagreement
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His expostulation about the unfair rules was ignored by the committee.
La sua rimostranza sulle regole ingiuste fu ignorata dal comitato.
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She listened to his lengthy expostulation with a patient sigh.
Ascoltò la sua lunga rimostranza con un sospiro paziente.