under protest

under protest

Expressly against one's objections or disagreement. He signed the documents under protest, aware that he had no real agency in the matter.See also: protest

under protest

after expressing your objection or reluctance; unwillingly. 1997 Independent Jon Benet would come to the Griffin house for her lessons on deportment, disappearing into the basement—sometimes under protest—to practise Dior turns. See also: protest

under ˈprotest

unwillingly and after expressing disagreement: The new contract was finally accepted, but only under protest.See also: protest