Protest

Portuguese Meaning

protesto

declaração

reclamação

afirmação

queixa

protestar

reclamar

afirmar solenemente

English Meaning

  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.