Protest
/ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts7 letters
Definition of Protest
noun
- A formal objection, especially one by a group.
"They lodged a protest with the authorities."
- A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
"We held a protest in front of City Hall."
- The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
- A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
verb
- To make a strong objection.
"How dare you, I protest!"
- To affirm (something).
"I do protest and declare …"
- To object to.
"They protested the demolition of the school."
- To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
- 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.
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