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.

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.

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.

Sports . a formal objection or complaint made to an official.

to give manifest expression to objection or disapproval; remonstrate.

to make solemn or earnest declaration.

to make a protest or remonstrance against; object to.

to say in protest or remonstrance.

to declare solemnly or earnestly; affirm; assert.

to make a formal declaration of the nonacceptance or nonpayment of (a bill of exchange or note).

Obsolete . to call to witness.

noun

acceptance , approval , praise

verb

accept , approve , praise

noun

bellyache * , big stink , blackball * , challenge , clamor , declaration , demonstration , demur , demurral , difficulty , dissent , flak * , formal complaint , grievance , gripe , grouse * , holler * , howl , kick * , knock * , march , moratorium , nix , objection , outcry , protestation , question , rally , remonstrance , remonstration , revolt , riot , stink * , tumult , turmoil , exception , expostulation , squawk , civil disobedience , complaint , demarche , harangue

verb

affirm , assert , asseverate , attest , avouch , avow , back-talk , be against , be displeased by , blast * , buck , combat , constate , contend , cry out , declare , demonstrate , demur , disagree , except , expostulate , fight , holler , howl , insist , inveigh against , kick * , maintain , make a stink , object , oppose , predicate , profess , put up a fight , rebel , remonstrate , resist , revolt , say no , sound off , squawk * , take exception , testify , thumbs down , challenge , inveigh , assure , aver , beef , boycott , complain , contest , criticize , deny , deprecate , dispute , dissent , dissidence , grievance , gripe , kick , lambaste , objection , oppugn , picket , sit in , strike