Remonstration (7)

I believe the answer is:

censure

(Other definitions for censure that I've seen before include "Rebuke, strongly criticise" , "Strong criticism or condemnation" , "Formal disapproval" , "Harsh criticism or disapproval" , "Official reprimand" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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