protest

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To make a strong objection.

   • How dare you, I protest!
   • The public took to the streets to protest over the planned change to the law.
2. 2

   To affirm (something).

   • I protest my innocence.
   • I do protest and declare …
   • I will protest your cowardice.
3. 3

   To object to.

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   1. 4

      To publicly demonstrate against.

      • They protested the demolition of the school.
   2. 5

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

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

      • Fiercely [they] opposed / My journey strange, with clamorous uproar / Protesting fate supreme.
   3. 6

      to make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all…

      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.

   4. 7

      To publish

      To publish; to make known.

   5. 8

      A formal objection, especially one by a group.

      • They lodged a protest with the authorities.
   6. 9

      A collective gesture of disapproval

      A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.

      • We held a protest in front of City Hall.
      • All this has led to an explosion of protest across China, including among a middle class that has discovered nimbyism.
   7. 10

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

   8. 11

      A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances…

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

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• synonymdissent
• synonymobjection
• synonymprotestation