Protest - Definition

n 1: a formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they
finished the game under protest to the league president";
"the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many
protestations did not stay the execution" [syn: protest,
protestation]
2: the act of protesting; a public (often organized)
manifestation of dissent [syn: protest, objection,
dissent]
3: the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement
and disapproval; "he shouted his protests at the umpire"; "a
shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall"
v 1: utter words of protest
2: express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the
laws of the country" [syn: protest, resist, dissent]
3: affirm or avow formally or solemnly; "The suspect protested
his innocence"