Unprotesting
noun
1.
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid:
a protest against increased taxation.
2.
Commerce.
a formal notarial certificate attesting the fact that a check, note, or bill of exchange has been presented for acceptance or payment and that it has been refused.
the action taken to fix the liability for a dishonored bill of exchange or note.
3.
Law.
(upon one’s payment of a tax or other state or city exaction) a formal statement disputing the legality of the demand.
a written and attested declaration made by the master of a ship stating the circumstances under which some damage has happened to the ship or cargo, or other circumstances involving the liability of the officers, crew, etc.
4.
Sports. a formal objection or complaint made to an official.
verb (used without object)
5.
to give manifest expression to objection or disapproval; remonstrate.
6.
to make solemn or earnest declaration.
verb (used with object)
7.
to make a protest or remonstrance against; object to.
8.
to say in protest or remonstrance.
9.
to declare solemnly or earnestly; affirm; assert.
10.
to make a formal declaration of the nonacceptance or nonpayment of (a bill of exchange or note).
11.
Obsolete. to call to witness.
unprotesting
/ˌʌnprəˈtɛstɪŋ/
adjective
1.
without complaint or disagreement
noun (ˈprəʊtɛst)
1.
public, often organized, dissent or manifestation of such dissent
(as modifier): a protest march
2.
a declaration or objection that is formal or solemn
3.
an expression of disagreement or complaint: without a squeak of protest
4.
a formal notarial statement drawn up on behalf of a creditor and declaring that the debtor has dishonoured a bill of exchange or promissory note
the action of drawing up such a statement
a formal declaration by a taxpayer disputing the legality or accuracy of his assessment
5.
a statement made by the master of a vessel attesting to the circumstances in which his vessel was damaged or imperilled
6.
the act of protesting
7.
under protest, having voiced objections; unwillingly
verb (prəˈtɛst)
8.
when intr, foll by against, at, about, etc; when tr, may take a clause as object. to make a strong objection (to something, esp a supposed injustice or offence)
9.
(when transitive, may take a clause as object) to assert or affirm in a formal or solemn manner
10.
(when transitive, may take a clause as object) to put up arguments against; disagree; complain; object: “I’m okay,” she protested, he protested that it was not his turn to wash up
11.
(transitive) (mainly US) to object forcefully to: leaflets protesting Dr King’s murder
12.
(transitive) to declare formally that (a bill of exchange or promissory note) has been dishonoured
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