protest

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the act of protesting
express opposition through action or words
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
utter words of protest
affirm or avow formally or solemnly
To affirm in a public or formal manner
To make a solemn declaration (often a written one) expressive of opposition
To make a solemn declaration or affirmation of
To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation
A solemn declaration of opinion, commonly a formal objection against some act
A solemn declaration in writing, in due form, made by a notary public, usually under his notarial seal, on behalf of the holder of a bill or note, protesting against all parties liable for any loss or damage by the nonacceptance or nonpayment of the bill, or by the nonpayment of the note, as the case may be
A declaration made by the master of a vessel before a notary, consul, or other authorized officer, upon his arrival in port after a disaster, stating the particulars of it, and showing that any damage or loss sustained was not owing to the fault of the vessel, her officers or crew, but to the perils of the sea, etc., ads the case may be, and protesting against them
A declaration made by a party, before or while paying a tax, duty, or the like, demanded of him, which he deems illegal, denying the justice of the demand, and asserting his rights and claims, in order to show that the payment was not voluntary

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