protestation

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In 1621 the Commoners entered in their journal a "Great Protestation" against the king's interference with their free right to discuss the affairs of the realm.

From A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. by Hayes, Carlton J. H.

The Protestation passed the Commons on the 3rd May,446 and on the following day received the assent of the House of Lords.

From London and the Kingdom - Volume II by Sharpe, Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson)

Thus much being premised, and our Protestation being clearly and plainly proposed, we will now return to the Question.

From Franco-Gallia Or, An Account of the Ancient Free State of France, and Most Other Parts of Europe, Before the Loss of Their Liberties by Hotman, François

Locke's acceptance of the Protestation in the Parish Church of Publoe, 3rd Apr.,

From Notes and Queries, Number 78, April 26, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George

The temper of the House was seen in a Protestation with which it met the royal command to abstain from discussion.

From History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 by Green, John Richard