protest

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

pro·test (prə-tĕstʹ, prō-, prōʹtĕst')v. pro·test·ed, pro·test·ing, pro·testsv. tr.
1. To object to, especially in a formal statement. See Synonyms at object.
2. To promise or affirm with earnest solemnity: “He continually protested his profound respect” (Frank Norris).
3. Law. To declare (a bill) dishonored or refused.
4. Archaic. To proclaim or make known: “unrough youths that even now/Protest their first of manhood” (Shakespeare). v. intr.
1. To express strong objection.
2. To make an earnest avowal or affirmation.n. (prōʹtĕst')
1. A formal declaration of disapproval or objection issued by a concerned person, group, or organization.
2. An individual or collective gesture or display of disapproval.
3. Law.
a. A formal statement drawn up by a notary for a creditor declaring that the debtor has refused to accept or honor a bill.
b. 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·testʹer n.pro·testʹing·ly adv.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  objection, dissent, protestation, resist