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protest

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/

The English word “protest” has 11 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To make a strong objection.
  2. To affirm (something).
  3. To object to.
  4. To publicly demonstrate against.
  5. To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
  6. 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. 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.

Etymology

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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