He paid the fine 'under protest'. [=he paid the fine although he objected to it]
The students launched/held/staged a 'protest' against the tuition increase.
She told him to go to bed despite his 'protests' that he wasn't tired.
(..) That they do. - Notify me against! You are an unlawful bijtje or not Benson? He kleineert the bees. And do you 't not all with you nephews and nieces? I protest. - I agree that vent stabbing. Adam not do, this is what he wants. I am concerned. Dear God, I am hit. - Order! (..)2007 Bee Movie