Definitions
1.nounA formal objection, especially one by a group."They lodged a protest with the authorities."
2.nounA collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration."We held a protest in front of City Hall."
3.nounThe noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
4.nounA written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
5.verbTo make a strong objection."How dare you, I protest!"
6.verbTo affirm (something)."I do protest and declare …"
7.verbTo object to."They protested the demolition of the school."
8.verbTo call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
9.verbTo 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.
10.verbTo publish; to make known.