A lengthy petition presented by the House of Commons to Charles I in 1641, indicting his reign and containing drastic proposals for reform of the Church and State.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Rebellion Strip't & Whipt.
Definition of Grand Remonstrance in US English:
Grand Remonstrance
noun
A lengthy petition presented by the House of Commons to Charles I in 1641, indicting his reign and containing drastic proposals for reform of the Church and State.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Rebellion Strip't & Whipt.