protest
n
a public, often organized, dissent or manifestation of such dissent
b (as modifier)
a protest march
2 a declaration or objection that is formal or solemn
3 an expression of disagreement or complaint
without a squeak of protest
a a formal notarial statement drawn up on behalf of a creditor and declaring that the debtor has dishonoured a bill of exchange or promissory note
b the action of drawing up such a statement
c a formal declaration by a taxpayer disputing the legality or accuracy of his assessment
5 a statement made by the master of a vessel attesting to the circumstances in which his vessel was damaged or imperilled
7 ♦
under protest having voiced objections; unwillingly
vb
8 when intr, foll by: against, at, about, etc.; when tr, may take a clause as object to make a strong objection (to something, esp. a supposed injustice or offence)
9 when tr, may take a clause as object to assert or affirm in a formal or solemn manner
10 when tr, may take a clause as object to put up arguments against; disagree; complain; object
``I'm okay,'' she protested, he protested that it was not his turn to wash up
11 tr (Chiefly U.S.) to object forcefully to
leaflets protesting Dr King's murder
12 tr to declare formally that (a bill of exchange or promissory note) has been dishonoured
(C14: from Latin protestari to make a formal declaration, from pro- before + testari to assert)
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protestant adj, n
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protester, protestor n
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protestingly adv
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Protestant
n
a an adherent of Protestantism
b (as modifier) the Protestant Church
Protestant Episcopal Church
n the full title of the →
Episcopal Church
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