1. (noun)protest, protestation 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. (noun)protest, objection, dissent the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
3. (noun)protest the act of making a strong publicexpression of disagreement and disapproval "he shouted his protests at the umpire"; "a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall"