Protest

n. /’prautest/ 1 statement or act of dissent or disapproval. 2 Law written declaration that a bill has been presented and payment or acceptance refused. v. /pretest/ 1 (usu. ME by against, at, about, etc.) make a protest. 2 ‘ affirm (one’s innocence etc.) solemnly. 3 I Law write or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill). 4 US object to (a decision etc.). o under protest unwillingly. protester n. (also protestor). [Latin protestor declare formally]