Colonial protest winds up: “Nay!” Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

COLONIAL (adjective)
1. composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
COLONIAL (noun)
1. a resident of a colony
PROTEST (noun)
1. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
2. a formal and solemn declaration of objection
PROTEST (verb)
1. express opposition through action or words
2. affirm or avow formally or solemnly

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56. Go out of business

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