1a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something:the British team lodged an official protest [mass noun]:two senior scientists resigned in protest
an organized public demonstration expressing strong objection to an official policy or course of action:a protest over planned pit closures [as modifier]:a protest march
2 Law a written declaration, typically by a notary public, that a bill has been presented and payment or acceptance refused.
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1 [no object] express an objection to what someone has said or done:before Muriel could protest, he had filled both glasses
publicly demonstrate strong objection to an official policy or course of action:doctors and patients protested against plans to cut services at the hospital [with object]:North Americanthe workers were protesting economic measures enacted a week earlier
2 [reporting verb] declare (something) firmly and emphatically in response to doubt or accusation: [with direct speech]:‘I’m not being coy!’ Lucy protested [with object]:she has always protested her innocence
3 [with object] Law write or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill).
under protest
after expressing one’s objection or reluctance; unwillingly:‘I’m only here under protest,’ Jenna said shortly
