1. Témoignage public, déclaration publique que l'on fait de ses dispositions, de sa volonté. Il fit une protestation de sa fidélité au service du roi : de lŕ vient le terme de 'protestant'.
2. Action de protester, de manifester son désaccord.
A vehement or loud cry; a cry of distress, alarm, opposition, or detestation; clamor.
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.
ETYM Latin protestatio: cf. French protestation. Related to Protest.
A strong declaration of protest.
Avowal or solemn declaration.