persistent protest
noun phraseUK /pəˈsɪstənt ˈprəʊtɛst/
US /pərˈsɪstənt ˈproʊtɛst/
A protest that keeps going and does not stop.
The persistent protest outside the town hall lasted for weeks.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A complaint that someone keeps making again and again.
Her persistent protest about the noise finally got the neighbors to quiet down.
3. A strong refusal to accept something that continues over time.
The workers' persistent protest against the new rules forced a meeting with the boss.
4. A steady, repeated objection in a court or formal setting.
The lawyer's persistent protest over the evidence was noted by the judge.