单词 | protest |
释义 | pro·test n 1: a solemn declaration of opinion and usu. of disagreement: as a: a solemn written declaration by a notary public or U.S. consul on behalf of the holder of an instrument (as a note) announcing dishonor and declaring the liability of all parties to the instrument for any loss or damage arising from such action; also: the action of making or causing to be made such a declaration with due service of notice of dishonor b: a declaration made by the master of a ship before a notary, consul, or other authorized officer upon arrival in port after a disaster declaring that any loss was not the fault of the crew but due to the disaster c: a declaration made by a party esp. before or while paying a tax or performing a demanded act by which the declarer asserts that the justice or legality of the tax or act is disputed and that compliance is not voluntary 2: the act of objecting or a gesture of disapproval; esp: a usu. organized public demonstration of disapproval protest vb under protest: with noted objections (as of insufficient payment) and claims cashed a check under protest |
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