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