Prot"es*tant*ism (?), n. [Cf. F. protestantisme.] The quality or state
of being protestant, especially against the Roman Catholic Church; the
principles or religion of the Protestants.
Prot"es*tant*ly, adv. Like a Protestant; in conformity with
Protestantism. [R.] Milton.
Prot`es*ta"tion (?), n. [L. protestatio: cf. F. 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, 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.
Prot"es*ta`tor (?), n. [Cf. F. protestateur.] One who makes
protestation; a protester.
Pro*test"er (?), n. 1. One who protests; one who utters a solemn
declaration. Shak.