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Protest

//ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A formal objection, especially one by a group. countable, uncountable

    "They lodged a protest with the authorities."

  2. 2
    the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent wordnet
  3. 3
    A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration. countable, uncountable

    "We held a protest in front of City Hall."

  4. 4
    a formal and solemn declaration of objection wordnet
  5. 5
    The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval wordnet
  2. 7
    A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To make a strong objection. intransitive

    "How dare you, I protest!"

  2. 2
    utter words of protest wordnet
  3. 3
    To affirm (something). transitive

    "I protest my innocence."

  4. 4
    affirm or avow formally or solemnly wordnet
  5. 5
    To object to.

    ""The gay community would love to point to Patti and say, 'She's one of us'" […] I protest the statement I have mentioned, as well as others like it. Few people I know, gay or straight, identify with the often outrageous thoughts of Patti Smith. Among other things, she's indicated in interviews that she thinks violence and rape are dandy experiences."

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  1. 6
    express opposition through action or words wordnet
  2. 7
    To publicly demonstrate against. Canada, US, transitive

    "They protested the demolition of the school."

  3. 8
    To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.

    "Fiercely [they] opposed / My journey strange, with clamorous uproar / Protesting fate supreme."

  4. 9
    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. transitive
  5. 10
    To publish; to make known. obsolete, transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

PIE word *tréyes From the Middle English verb protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prōtestārī, from prō + testor, from testis (“witness”).

Etymology 2

PIE word *tréyes From the Middle English verb protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prōtestārī, from prō + testor, from testis (“witness”).

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