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objection

[əbˈdʒɛkʃən]

objection Definition

an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing.

Using objection: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "objection" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The defense lawyer raised an objection to the prosecutor's line of questioning.

  • Example

    I have no objection to your proposal.

  • Example

    There were several objections to the new policy.

  • Example

    The objection to the plan was that it would be too expensive.

objection Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for objection

Antonyms for objection

Idioms Using objection

  • to feel offended or annoyed by something

    Example

    She took objection to his comments about her work.

  • used in formal situations to indicate that there is no opposition to a proposal or decision

    Example

    The motion was passed without objection.

  • to express disagreement or disapproval

    Example

    The defense attorney made an objection to the prosecutor's line of questioning.

Phrases with objection

  • a legal term used when a judge disagrees with an objection made by a lawyer during a trial

    Example

    The judge overruled the objection and allowed the witness to answer the question.

  • a legal term used when a judge agrees with an objection made by a lawyer during a trial

    Example

    The judge sustained the objection and instructed the jury to disregard the witness's statement.

  • to express disagreement or disapproval

    Example

    If you have any objections to the proposal, please raise them now.

Origins of objection

from Latin 'ob-' meaning 'against' and 'iacere' meaning 'to throw'

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Summary: objection in Brief

'Objection' [əbˈdʒɛkʃən] refers to an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition, often used in legal contexts. It can also denote a reason for disagreeing, as in 'There were several objections to the new policy.' Phrases like 'raise an objection' and 'take objection to something' are common idiomatic expressions. 'Without objection' is used in formal situations to indicate agreement.

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