lodge solemn representation

verb

A phrase for expressing diplomatic discontent.

Meanings

verblodge solemn representation (third-person singular simple present lodges solemn representation, present participle lodging solemn representation, simple past and past participle lodged solemn representation)

present singular third person lodges solemn representation · participle present lodging solemn representation · participle past lodged solemn representation · past lodged solemn representation

  1. ChinabureaucratesegovernmentA phrase for expressing diplomatic discontent.

Origin

Calque from Chinese 提出嚴正交涉/提出严正交涉 (tíchū yánzhèng jiāoshè).

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