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protests

/ˈproʊtɛsts/ /prəˈtɛsts/

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noun

Protestas, objeciones

A formal objection, especially one by a group.

Examples :

"They lodged a protest with the authorities."

Presentaron una protesta ante las autoridades.

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Protestas, manifestaciones

A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.

Examples :

"We held a protest in front of City Hall."

Hicimos una protesta frente al Ayuntamiento.

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La anotación por un notario público de una letra de cambio impagada o no aceptada

The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.

Examples :

"The bank returned the check with several protests attached, indicating the reasons it couldn't be cashed. "

El banco devolvió el cheque con varias protestas adjuntas, indicando las razones por las que no se pudo cobrar.

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Protesta

A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.

Examples :

"The captain filed protests with the port authorities detailing the storm damage to the ship and its cargo. "

El capitán presentó una protesta ante las autoridades portuarias detallando los daños causados por la tormenta al barco y su carga.

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verb

Protestar, objetar

To make a strong objection.

Examples :

"How dare you, I protest!"

¿Cómo te atreves? ¡Protesto!

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Afirmar, protestar

To affirm (something).

Examples :

"I do protest and declare …"

Afirmo y declaro…

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Protestar, objetar

Examples :

"They protested the demolition of the school."

Protestaron por la demolición de la escuela.

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Protestar, objetar

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

Examples :

""She protests her innocence to the police, hoping they will believe her." "

Ella protesta su inocencia ante la policía, esperando que la crean.

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verb

Protestar, levantar protesto

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 protests the dishonored check because the account lacks sufficient funds, formally documenting the payee's claim against the issuer for non-payment. "

El banco levanta protesto por el cheque sin fondos porque la cuenta carece de fondos suficientes, documentando formalmente la reclamación del beneficiario contra el emisor por falta de pago.

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verb

Publicar, dar a conocer

To publish; to make known.

Examples :

"The shipping company protests its innocence in the environmental damage, claiming it followed all regulations. "

La compañía naviera publica su inocencia en los daños ambientales, alegando que siguió todas las regulaciones.

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