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protests

noun

Meaning

  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.
  5. To make a strong objection.
  6. To affirm (something).
  7. To object to.
  8. To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
  9. 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.
  10. To publish; to make known.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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