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protest

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈpɹoʊˌtɛst// protest Archaic General-service

n. a public event where people show they disagree with something or think it is unfair. It can also be a formal statement saying you do not accept a decision.

n. an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often manifested as a public demonstration. In legal contexts, it refers to a formal statement made by a party to preserve their rights while performing an act they are compelled to do.


SIMPLE

The workers organized a protest against the new rules.

CONTEXTUAL

Thousands of citizens gathered in the city center to hold a peaceful protest against the proposed tax increase.

COMPLEX

The defense attorney entered a formal protest against the judge's ruling, ensuring the objection was recorded in the official transcript for a potential future appeal.

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Origin

PIE word *tréyes From the Middle English verb protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prōtestārī, from prō + testor, from testis (“witness”).

Pitfall

They made a protest for the law.They made a protest against the law.Protest is used with 'against' to show opposition; 'for' would imply support, which contradicts the word's meaning.

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