What is the meaning of protest?

noun

• A formal and solemn declaration of objection.
  • usage: "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"
  • synonyms: protestation
• The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent.
  • synonyms: objection, dissent
• The act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval.
  • usage: "he shouted his protests at the umpire"; "a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall"

verb

• Utter words of protest.
• Express opposition through action or words.
  • usage: "dissent to the laws of the country"
  • synonyms: resist, dissent
• Affirm or avow formally or solemnly.
  • usage: "The suspect protested his innocence"