protest.
To make a strong objection.
Meaning & usage
To make a strong objection.
How dare you, I protest!
The public took to the streets to protest over the planned change to the law.
To affirm (something).
I protest my innocence.
I do protest and declare …
To object to.
To publicly demonstrate against.
They protested the demolition of the school.
To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
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.
To publish; to make known.
Where this word comes from
PIE word *tréyes From the Middle English verb protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prōtestārī, from prō + testor, from testis (“witness”).
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.
A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
Where this word comes from
PIE word *tréyes From the Middle English verb protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prōtestārī, from prō + testor, from testis (“witness”).
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