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pro·test Audio Help   (prə-těst', prō-, prō'těst') Pronunciation Key
v.   pro·test·ed, pro·test·ing, pro·tests

v.   tr.

To object to, especially in a formal statement. See Synonyms at object.
To promise or affirm with earnest solemnity: "He continually protested his profound respect" (Frank Norris).
Law To declare (a bill) dishonored or refused.
Archaic To proclaim or make known: "unrough youths that even now/Protest their first of manhood" (Shakespeare).

v. intr.

To express strong objection.
To make an earnest avowal or affirmation.

n. (prō'těst')

A formal declaration of disapproval or objection issued by a concerned person, group, or organization.
An individual or collective gesture or display of disapproval.
Law
1. A formal statement drawn up by a notary for a creditor declaring that the debtor has refused to accept or honor a bill.
2. A formal declaration made by a taxpayer stating that the tax demanded is illegal or excessive and reserving the right to contest it.

[Middle English protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prōtestārī : prō-, forth; see pro-¹ + testārī, to testify (from testis, witness; see trei- in Indo-European roots).]

pro'test'er n., pro·test'ing·ly adv.

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