remonstrance
definition
a forcefully reproachful protest
example
The citizens gathered in front of the city hall to present their remonstrance against the new tax regulations.
synonyms
protestobjectioncomplaint
word origin — from Middle French 'remontrance', from Old French 'remontrer', meaning 'to bring back, to show again' and 're-' meaning 'again' and 'montrer' meaning 'to show'