protest рдХреНрдпрд╛ рд╣реИрдВ? protest рдХреНрдпрд╛ рд╣реИрдВ? To object to, especially in a formal statement. See Synonyms at object.To promise or affirm with earnest solemnity: "He continually protested his profound respectтАЭ ( Frank Norris). Law To declare (a bill) dishonored or refused.Archaic To proclaim or make known: "unrough youths that even now/Protest their first of manhoodтАЭ ( Shakespeare). To express strong objection.To make an earnest avowal or affirmation.A formal declaration of disapproval or objection issued by a concerned person, group, or organization.An individual or collective gesture or display of disapproval.Law A formal statement drawn up by a notary for a creditor declaring that the debtor has refused to accept or honor a bill.Law A formal declaration made by a taxpayer stating that the tax demanded is illegal or excessive and reserving the right to contest it.