under protest
The phrase "under protest" is used to indicate that an action is being carried out unwillingly or with explicit objection, often to preserve one's rights.
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Definition
C1Legal
(formal, technical)Performing an action or making a payment reluctantly while maintaining the right to dispute it.
Example
- She paid the fine under protest, intending to contest it in court.
B2General
(common)Doing something unwillingly and with explicit objection.
Example
- He agreed to the plan under protest, as he believed it was flawed.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "under protest":