1. an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
2. Commerce.
• a formal notarial certificate attesting the fact that a check, note, or bill of exchange has been presented for acceptance or payment and that it has been refused.
• the action taken to fix the liability for a dishonored bill of exchange or note.
3. Law.
• (upon one's payment of a tax or other state or city exaction) a formal statement disputing the legality of the demand.
• a written and attested declaration made by the master of a ship stating the circumstances under which some damage has happened to the ship or cargo, or other circumstances involving the liability of the officers, crew, etc.
4. a formal objection or complaint made to an official.

5. to give manifest expression to objection or disapproval; remonstrate.
6. to make solemn or earnest declaration.

7. to make a protest or remonstrance against; object to.
8. to say in protest or remonstrance.
9. to declare solemnly or earnestly; affirm; assert.
10. to make a formal declaration of the nonacceptance or nonpayment of (a bill of exchange or note).
11. to call to witness.

• public, often organized, dissent or manifestation of such dissent
• (as modifier)
2. a declaration or objection that is formal or solemn
3. an expression of disagreement or complaint
• a formal notarial statement drawn up on behalf of a creditor and declaring that the debtor has dishonoured a bill of exchange or promissory note
• the action of drawing up such a statement
• a formal declaration by a taxpayer disputing the legality or accuracy of his assessment
5. a statement made by the master of a vessel attesting to the circumstances in which his vessel was damaged or imperilled
6. the act of protesting
7. having voiced objections; unwillingly

8. to make a strong objection (to something, esp a supposed injustice or offence)
9. to assert or affirm in a formal or solemn manner
10. to put up arguments against; disagree; complain; object
11. to object forcefully to
12. to declare formally that (a bill of exchange or promissory note) has been dishonoured

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