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The definition of protest
12 Definitions of: protest
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- noun, a) public, often organized, dissent or manifestation of such dissent b) (as modifier)
- noun, a declaration or objection that is formal or solemn
- noun, an expression of disagreement or complaint
- noun, 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
- noun, a statement made by the master of a vessel attesting to the circumstances in which his vessel was damaged or imperilled
- noun, the act of protesting
- noun, under protest having voiced objections; unwillingly
- verb, to make a strong objection (to something, esp a supposed injustice or offence)
- verb, to assert or affirm in a formal or solemn manner
- verb, to put up arguments against; disagree; complain; object
- verb, to object forcefully to
- verb, to declare formally that (a bill of exchange or promissory note) has been dishonoured
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| Synonyms: | argue, demonstration, march, rally, sit-in, demo (informal), hikoi (N.Z.), objection, complaint, declaration | And more... |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of protest