Some examples of word usage: paid under protest
1. I had to pay the fine for the parking ticket, but I did it under protest.
Devo pagare la multa per il parcheggio, ma lo faccio a malincuore.
2. The company paid the taxes under protest, hoping to resolve the issue later.
L'azienda ha pagato le tasse a malincuore, sperando di risolvere la questione in seguito.
3. She paid the rent under protest, as she believed the landlord was charging too much.
Ha pagato l'affitto a malincuore, poiché credeva che il padrone di casa stesse chiedendo troppo.
4. The customer paid for the faulty product under protest, demanding a refund.
Il cliente ha pagato il prodotto difettoso a malincuore, chiedendo un rimborso.
5. We had to pay the unexpected fees under protest, as we felt they were unjustified.
Abbiamo dovuto pagare le tasse inaspettate a malincuore, poiché le consideravamo ingiustificate.
6. The tenant paid the increased rent under protest, arguing that it was not fair.
Il locatario ha pagato l'affitto aumentato a malincuore, sostenendo che non fosse giusto.