PROTEST

[noun] - a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval or oppositionProtests have been made/registered by many people who would be affected by the proposed changes. [C]Conservation groups have united in protest against the planned new road. [U]A formal protest was made by the German team about their disqualification from the relay final. [C]If something is done under protest it is done unwillingly.All right, I'll go to the meeting, but only under protest.A protest (march) is a march, usually made by many people, to show disagreement, disapproval or worry, esp. about a political decision or subject.A protest song is a song which expresses disapproval, usually about a political subject.