Monday, 6 July 2009

Protest

PROTEST

–noun1. an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid. 2. Commerce. a. a formal notary 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.b. the action taken to fix the liability for a dishonoured bill of exchange or note.3. Law. a. (upon one's payment of a tax or other state or city exaction) a formal statement disputing the legality of the demand.b. 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.4. Sports. a formal objection or complaint made to an official.–verb (used without object)5. to give manifest expression to objection or disapproval; remonstrate.6. to make solemn or earnest declaration.–verb (used with object)7. to make a protest or remonstrance against; object to.8. to say in protest or remonstrance.9. to declare solemnly or earnestly; affirm; assert.10.to make a formal declaration of the non acceptance or non payment of (a bill of exchange or note).11.Obsolete. to call to witness.