a solemn protest

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• protest — pro·test n 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… …   Law dictionary

• Protest — Pro test, n. [Cf. F. prot[^e]t, It. protesto. See {Protest}, v.] 1. A solemn declaration of opinion, commonly a formal objection against some act; especially, a formal and solemn declaration, in writing, of dissent from the proceedings of a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Protest — Pro*test , v. t. 1. To make a solemn declaration or affirmation of; to proclaim; to display; as, to protest one s loyalty. [1913 Webster] I will protest your cowardice. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Protest — Pro*test , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Protested}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Protesting}.] [F. protester, L. protestari, pro before + testari to be a witness, testis a witness. See {Testify}.] 1. To affirm in a public or formal manner; to bear witness; to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• protest — mid 14c. (implied in protestation) solemn declaration, from L. protestari declare publicly, testify, protest, from pro forth, before + testari testify, from testis witness (see TESTAMENT (Cf. testament)). Original sense preserved in to protest… …   Etymology dictionary

• protest — [prō test′, prətest′; ] also, and for n. always [ prō′test΄] vt. [ME protesten < MFr protester < L protestari < pro , PRO 2 + testari, to affirm < testis, witness: see TESTIFY] 1. to state positively; affirm solemnly; assert ☆ 2. to… …   English World dictionary

• protest — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from protester Date: 15th century 1. a solemn declaration of opinion and usually of dissent: as a. a sworn declaration that payment of a note or bill has been refused and that all responsible signers or debtors… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• protest — n. & v. n. 1 a statement of dissent or disapproval; a remonstrance (made a protest). 2 (often attrib.) a usu. public demonstration of objection to government etc. policy (marched in protest; protest demonstration). 3 a solemn declaration. 4 Law a …   Useful english dictionary

• protest — protestable, adj. protester, protestor, n. protestingly, adv. protestive, adj. n. /proh test/; v. /preuh test , proh test/, n. 1. an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is… …   Universalium

• protest — pro•test n. [[t]ˈproʊ tɛst[/t]] v. [[t]prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst[/t]] n. Also 1) an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid 2) law a formal statement… …   From formal English to slang

• protest — noun /ˈproʊtɛst / (say prohtest) 1. a formal expression or declaration of objection or disapproval, often in opposition to something which one is powerless to prevent or avoid. 2. a demonstration or meeting of people protesting against something …