Protest

English Meaning

To affirm in a public or formal manner; to bear witness; to declare solemnly; to avow.

1. To object to, especially in a formal statement. See Synonyms at object.
2. To promise or affirm with earnest solemnity: "He continually protested his profound respect” ( Frank Norris).
3. Law To declare (a bill) dishonored or refused.
4. Archaic To proclaim or make known: "unrough youths that even now/Protest their first of manhood” ( Shakespeare).
5. To express strong objection.
6. To make an earnest avowal or affirmation.
7. A formal declaration of disapproval or objection issued by a concerned person, group, or organization.
8. An individual or collective gesture or display of disapproval.
9. Law A formal statement drawn up by a notary for a creditor declaring that the debtor has refused to accept or honor a bill.
10. Law A formal declaration made by a taxpayer stating that the tax demanded is illegal or excessive and reserving the right to contest it.