a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something
the team lodged an official protest
in spite of my mother's protests, we called the doctor
two senior scientists resigned in protest
the decision generated a storm of protest
a written declaration, typically by a notary public, that a bill has been presented and payment or acceptance refused
express an objection to what someone has said or done
before Muriel could protest, he had filled both glasses
declare (something) firmly and emphatically in response to doubt or accusation
‘I'm not being coy!’ Lucy protested
she has always protested her innocence
write or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill)