n. [ L. expostulatio. ] The act of expostulating or reasoning with a person in opposition to some impropriety of conduct; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest; dissuasion. [ 1913 Webster ]
We must use expostulation kindly. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. postulatio: cf. F. postulation. ] The act of postulating, or that which is postulated; assumption; solicitation; suit; cause. [ 1913 Webster ]