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protesting

/prəˈtɛstɪŋ/ /ˈproʊˌtɛstɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To make a strong objection.

Examples :

"How dare you, I protest!"
politics government action society right statement
verb
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.

Examples :

"The bank teller explained that Mr. Jones was protesting the bounced check, formally declaring he was not responsible for the non-payment and would seek reimbursement from the original issuer. "
business finance law

Related Words

Illustration declaration

declaration noun

/ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/

A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief.

"The student's declaration that she was ready for the exam was a relief to her parents. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration protested

protested verb

/pɹəˈtɛstɪd/

To make a strong objection.

"How dare you, I protest!"

Illustration acceptance

acceptance noun

/ək.ˈsɛp.təns/

The act of accepting; a receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

Illustration reimbursement

reimbursement noun

/ˌɹiː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/

The act of compensating someone for an expense.

"The company offered a reimbursement for the travel expenses to the conference. "

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration affirming

affirming verb

/əˈfɜrmɪŋ/

To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.

"She affirmed that she would go when I asked her."

Illustration affirmation

affirmation noun

/æfɝˈmeɪʃn/

That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.

"Her daily affirmation was, "I am capable and strong." "

Illustration demolition

demolition noun

/ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃən/

The process of demolishing or destroying buildings or other structures.

"The demolition of the old school building began this week. "

Illustration protestation

protestation noun

/ˌpɹɒtɪsˈteɪʃən/

A formal solemn objection or other declaration

"Despite his loud protestations of innocence, the teacher still suspected the student of cheating. "

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advertising verb

/ˈædvə(ɹ)ˌtaɪzɪŋ/

To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

"The school is advertising a new after-school program for students. "

Illustration objection

objection noun

/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/

The act of objecting.

"My objection to the noisy party is that it disturbs the neighbours. "