protest

noun

A formal objection, especially one by a group.

A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.

The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.

A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.

verb

(intransitive) To make a strong objection.

(transitive, chiefly Canada, US) To publicly demonstrate against.

To object to.

(transitive) To affirm (something).

To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.

(law, transitive) to make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.

(obsolete, transitive) To publish; to make known.

Roots

propro- · Latin · forth, forward testis-test · Latin · witness

Synonyms for protest

protestationn objectionn dissentn remonstrationn picketingv expostulationn remonstrancen demonstrationn expostulatev remonstratev resistv revoltn opposev boycottn oppositionn recalcitratev

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