Noun
1. a formal and solemn declaration of objection;
"they finished the game under protest to the league president""the senator rose to register his protest""the many protestations did not stay the execution"2. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
3. the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval;
"he shouted his protests at the umpire""a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall"