protest

A formal objection, especially one by a group.

“They lodged a protest with the authorities.”

A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.

“We held a protest in front of City Hall.”

The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.

A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.

To make a strong objection.

“How dare you, I protest!”

To affirm (something).

“I do protest and declare …”

To object to.

“They protested the demolition of the school.”

To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.

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.

To publish; to make known.