protests
Because it is a word with a single syllable, protests is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofprotests
- A formal objection, especially one by a group.
Example: "They lodged a protest with the authorities."
- A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
Example: "We held a protest in front of City Hall."
- The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
- A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
- To make a strong objection.
Example: "How dare you, I protest!"
- To affirm (something).
Example: "I do protest and declare …"
- To object to.
Example: "They protested the demolition of the school."
- To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
- 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.
- To publish; to make known.
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