under protest

phrase

: while expressing objection, disagreement, or disapproval of the need to perform an act

He paid the fine under protest.

Examples of under protest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Perry did not specifically request testimony from Mecklenburg, who has since retired under protest and alleged in court that Boutros threw her under the bus to protect himself. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Whitney returned to the batter’s box, and his Washington Nationals played the rest of the game under protest. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Nandy has been a consistent critic of X and has now moved to exit under protest. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 July 2026

The gate remained closed to the public until this spring, when Levy opened it under protest to avoid an additional $1 million fine from the Coastal Commission. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for under protest

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed