A protestation is a strong declaration that something is true or not true. Despite his constant protestations of devotion and love, her doubts persisted. a strong statement saying that something is true or not true, when other people believe the opposite protestation of
Formerly, a declaration in common-law pleading, by which the party interposes an oblique allegation or denial of some fact, protesting that it does or does not exist, and at the same time avoiding a direct affirmation or denial
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"
{n} a solemn or formal declaration, as of dissenting member of the house of lords, of a master of a vessel, against seizure, of the holder of a note not duly paid
A declaration made by a party, before or while paying a tax, duty, or the like, demanded of him, which he deems illegal, denying the justice of the demand, and asserting his rights and claims, in order to show that the payment was not voluntary
a formal statement in writing by a notary public, under seal, that a certain bill of exchange or promissory note was on a certain day presented for payment, or acceptance, and that payment or acceptance was refused
If you protest against something or about something, you say or show publicly that you object to it. In American English, you usually say that you protest it. Groups of women took to the streets to protest against the arrests The students were protesting at overcrowding in the university hostels They were protesting soaring prices He picked up the cat before Rosa could protest
In a draft collection transaction, the formal legal process of registering that payment or acceptance of the draft has been demanded but the drawee has refused to pay or accept the draft
A strong expression of disapproval made in writing by a competitor and addressed to the jury When dissatisfied with a penalty or the decision on a complaint made during the Event a competitor or a team has the right of protest GS 5 4 2 If dissatisfied with the Director's reply, a competitor has the right to make a protest to the Jury He shall, within one hour of the reply to his complaint, declare his intention to protest 5 5
Legal procedure that may be administered by a notary public, evidencing non-payment or non-acceptance of a bill of exchange Useful in support of a subsequent civil action against the defaulter In a collection, the presenting bank may be instructed to arrange for this
If you protest that something is the case, you insist that it is the case, when other people think that it may not be. When we tried to protest that Mo was beaten up they didn't believe us `I never said any of that to her,' he protested He has always protested his innocence
In many countries it is a dishonored (not paid) draft, and has no standing in court unless a formally notarized statement of facts, known as a protest, is attached A formal certificate, attested by a notary public confirming the fact that a draft was not paid when it became due This step constitutes the basis for a formal and legal suit for non- payment
A formal statement of objection, dissent, or disapproval in regard to some act about to be done or already performed, such as an objection to an application, entry, claim, etc
A statement in writing by any bidder or offeror on a particular procurement alleging that another bidder or offeror on such procurement is not a small business concern
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent 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"
any complaint, objection, impugnation, rejection or other manifestation of disagreement presented in writing by a contractor or bidder during any phase of the procurement process either to the appropriate authority in the country where the procurement takes place or directly to the Bank
Protests are done when an importer or broker disagrees witha Customs decision, typically issues involving classifications and values Protests must be filed within 90 days of liquidation of an entry
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"
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"
A protest is the act of saying or showing publicly that you object to something. The opposition now seems too weak to stage any serious protests against the government The unions called a two-hour strike in protest at the railway authority's announcement. a protest march
A solemn declaration in writing, in due form, made by a notary public, usually under his notarial seal, on behalf of the holder of a bill or note, protesting against all parties liable for any loss or damage by the nonacceptance or nonpayment of the bill, or by the nonpayment of the note, as the case may be
A solemn declaration of opinion, commonly a formal objection against some act; especially, a formal and solemn declaration, in writing, of dissent from the proceedings of a legislative body; as, the protest of lords in Parliament
A declaration made by the master of a vessel before a notary, consul, or other authorized officer, upon his arrival in port after a disaster, stating the particulars of it, and showing that any damage or loss sustained was not owing to the fault of the vessel, her officers or crew, but to the perils of the sea, etc
A formal declaration made by a person interested or concerned in some act about to be done, or already performed, whereby he expresses his dissent or disapproval, or affirms the act against his will The object of such a declaration is generally to save some right which would be lost to him if his implied assent could be made out, or to exonerate himself from some responsibility which would attach to him unless he expressly negatived his assent (Page 1387) TOP