protest

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Synonyms: protect, protist, pretest, prowest, protext, profest

Antonyms: protect, protist, pretest, prowest, protext, profest

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To make a strong [[objection]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[affirm]] (something).
3. To [[object]] to.
4. {{lb|en|transitive|chiefly|North America}} To publicly [[demonstrate]] against.
5. To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
6. {{lb|en|legal|transitive}} to 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. {{lb|en|obsolete|transitive}} To [[publish]]; to make known.

Noun

1. A [[formal]] [[objection]], especially one by a [[group]].
2. A [[collective]] [[gesture]] of [[disapproval]]; a [[demonstration]].
3. The noting by a [[notary public]] of an [[unpaid]] or [[unaccepted]] [[bill]].
4. A [[written]] [[declaration]], usually by the [[master]] of a [[ship]], stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.

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