2pro·test 
/ˈproʊˌtɛst/ noun
plural pro·tests /ˈproʊˌtɛst/ noun 1 : something said or done that shows disagreement with or disapproval of something [count] ▪ He heard protests from the crowd. ▪ She told him to go to bed despite his protests that he wasn't tired. [noncount] ▪ There were cries/howls of protest when the verdict was announced. ▪ The suspect surrendered his gun without protest. ▪ She was so upset by their decision that she resigned in protest. ▪ He paid the fine under protest. [=he paid the fine although he objected to it] 2 [count] : an event at which people gather together to show strong disapproval about something
▪ The students launched/held/staged a protest against the tuition increase. ▪ an antiwar protest ▪ a protest march/demonstration/rally
▪ The students launched/held/staged a protest against the tuition increase. ▪ an antiwar protest ▪ a protest march/demonstration/rally
