1) French word used in English 2) Objection 3) Protest 1) Opposition 2) Protest 
avowal or solemn declaration
• (n.) Formerly, a declaration in common-law pleading, by which the party interposes an oblique allegation or denial of some fact, protesting that it does or does not exist, and at the same time avoiding a direct affirmation or denial. • (n.) The act of making a protest; a public avowal; a solemn declaration, especially of dissent.Protest...
Prot`es·ta'tion noun [ Latin protestatio : confer French protestation . See Protest .] 1. The act of making a protest; a public avowal; a solemn declaration, especially of dissent. ' The protestation of our faith.' Latimer. 2. (Law) Formerly...
[n] - a strong declaration of protest
protestation 1. A strong or firm declaration that something is true or false. 2. The act of complaining or objecting; the act of expressing strong disapproval of or disagreement with something. 3. A statement expressing strong disapproval of or disagreement with something.
noun a strong declaration of protest
the act of protesting or affirming. · a solemn or earnest declaration or affirmation. · formal expression or declaration of objection, dissent, or disapproval; protest.