pro·tes·ta·tion 
/ˌprɑ:təˈsteɪʃən/ noun
plural pro·tes·ta·tions /ˌprɑ:təˈsteɪʃən/ noun [count] formal : a strong statement that something is true when other people do not believe it is true
▪ Despite his protestations to the contrary, he appears to be guilty. — often + of ▪ The police ignored his protestations of innocence.
▪ Despite his protestations to the contrary, he appears to be guilty. — often + of ▪ The police ignored his protestations of innocence.
