lodge solemn representation

English

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Etymology

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

Verb

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

  1. (China, officialese) A phrase for expressing diplomatic discontent.