protest
/ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ noun B1- A formal objection, especially one by a group. · They lodged a protest with the authorities.
- A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration. · We held a protest in front of City Hall.
- The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
- A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
Plural protests
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Sherlock Holmes was leaning back in his chair after his whimsical protest, and was unfolding his morning paper in a leisurely fashion, when our attention was arrested by a tremendous ring at the bell, followed immediately by a hollow drumming sound, as if someone were beating on the outer door with his fist.
Is there one among the sex who would not protest against such a weakness as a second proposal to the same woman?
He stooped his head to hers, and she raised one hand as if in protest.
That his advances should be rejected so brusquely without any reference to the lady’s own wishes and that the lady should accept the situation without protest is very amazing.
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