Definitions
1.verbTo make a strong objection."How dare you, I protest!"
2.verbTo affirm (something)."I do protest and declare …"
3.verbTo object to."They protested the demolition of the school."
4.verbTo call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
5.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.
6.verbTo publish; to make known.