Protest

Definition - Noun
1  : a solemn declaration of opinion and usu. of disagreement: as
a  : a solemn written declaration by a notary public or U.S. consul on behalf of the holder of an instrument (as a note) announcing dishonor and declaring the liability of all parties to the instrument for any loss or damage arising from such action
also
: the action of making or causing to be made such a declaration with due service of notice of dishonor
b  : a declaration made by the master of a ship before a notary, consul, or other authorized officer upon arrival in port after a disaster declaring that any loss was not the fault of the crew but due to the disaster
c  : a declaration made by a party esp. before or while paying a tax or performing a demanded act by which the declarer asserts that the justice or legality of the tax or act is disputed and that compliance is not voluntary
2  : the act of objecting or a gesture of disapproval
esp
: a usu. organized public demonstration of disapproval
: with noted objections (as of insufficient payment) and claims <cashed a check under protest>



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