ETYM Cf. French protęt, Italian protesto. Related to Protest.
1. A formal and solemn declaration of objection; SYN. protestation.
2. The act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval.
3. The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent; SYN. objection, dissent.

1. To affirm or avow formally or solemnly
2. To protest, as against a policy; also metaphorically:; SYN. dissent, resist.
3. To utter words of protest.