Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A protest is when people publicly express their disagreement with something, like a law or policy. They might hold signs or march in the streets to show their feelings. Sometimes, protests are part of a bigger plan to peacefully change things. People can also protest their property tax rate or an import duty they don't agree with. In commercial transactions, paying "under protest" means the buyer doesn't think the demand for payment is fair, but they pay anyway. A protest can also be a legal way to cancel or defeat a land entry.
Definition:
Protests are often a form of civil resistance or nonviolent resistance, used as part of a larger systematic and peaceful nonviolent campaign aimed at achieving a specific objective through pressure and persuasion. For example, a protest against sending troops overseas or the use of the death penalty.
Other examples of protest include:
For example, a protest against property tax rates may involve a taxpayer disputing the assessed evaluation of their property for tax purposes. A protest against an import duty may involve a distinct and clear specification of each substantive ground of objection to the payment of the duty. A protest against a check that was refused by a bank may involve a written demand for payment of the amount owed. These examples illustrate how protests can be used to challenge and dispute various legal and financial issues.