A declaration in common-law pleading, by which the party interposes an oblique allegation or denial of some fact, protesting that it does or does not exist, and at the same time avoiding a direct affirmation or denial.
a formal solemn objection or other declaration
An objection or argument based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.
To contest, especially some trivial issue in a petty manner.
To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.