The Clue
Formal protests (15 letter answer)
The Answer
REPRESENTATIONS
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Notes
The answer REPRESENTATIONS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
REPRESENTATION as a noun:
1. (representation, mental representation, internal representation) = a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
2. a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
3. the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
4. (representation, delegacy, agency) = the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
5. a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency; "a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California"
6. a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract; "the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor"
7. (theatrical performance, theatrical, representation, histrionics) = a performance of play
8. a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting; "certain representations were made concerning police brutality"
9. the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
10. an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent