Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Remonstrance \Re*mon"strance\ (-m?n"strans), n. [Cf. OF.
   remonstrance, F. remonstrance. See {Remonstrate}.]
   1. The act of remonstrating; as:
      (a) A pointing out; manifestation; proof; demonstration.
          [Obs.]

                You may marvel why I . . . would not rather Make
                rash remonstrance of my hidden power Than let
                him be so lost.                   --Shak.
      (b) Earnest presentation of reason in opposition to
          something; protest; expostulation.

   2. (R.C.Ch.) Same as {Monstrance}.

Source : WordNet®

remonstrance
     n : the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest [syn: {expostulation},
          {objection}]