protest

(intransitive) To make a strong objection.

(transitive) To affirm (something).

(transitive, chiefly Canada, US) To object to.

To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.

(law, transitive) to make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.

(obsolete, transitive) To publish; to make known.