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/ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ · pro·test
noun
- A formal objection, especially one by a group. They lodged a protest with the authorities.
- A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration. We held a protest in front of City Hall.
- The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill. The lawyer filed a protest to record the unpaid invoice.
verb
- To make a strong objection. How dare you, I protest!
- To affirm something, often formally. I do protest and declare my innocence.
- To object to something. They protested the demolition of the school.
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Did you know? In legal contexts, a 'protest' can refer to a formal notice by a notary public that a bill of exchange has been refused payment, a usage that dates back to 16th‑century commercial law.