A formal declaration of disapproval or objection issued by a concerned person, group, or organization.
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An individual or collective gesture or display of disapproval.
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Law A formal declaration made by a taxpayer stating that the tax demanded is illegal or excessive and reserving the right to contest it.
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Law A formal statement drawn up by a notary for a creditor declaring that the debtor has refused to accept or honor a bill.
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An objection made to an official or a governing body of a sport.
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verb-intransitive
To express strong objection.
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To make an earnest avowal or affirmation.
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verb
To make a statement or gesture in objection to .
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To make a .
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To make or enter a protest.
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To make solemn declaration or affirmation of .
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To execute or have executed a formal protest against (as a bill or note).
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verb-transitive
Archaic To proclaim or make known: "unrough youths that even now/Protest their first of manhood” ( Shakespeare).
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Law To declare (a bill) dishonored or refused.
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To object to, especially in a formal statement. See Synonyms at object.
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To promise or affirm with earnest solemnity: "He continually protested his profound respect” ( Frank Norris).
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