in protest

prepositional phrase

as to show disagreement, opposition or disapproval.

“We set that up in protest of the government's actions.”

Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. as to show disagreement, opposition or disapproval.

    We set that up in protest of the government's actions.

Cite this entry
APA

in protest. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20protest

MLA

“in protest.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20protest. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in protest,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20protest.

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