objection
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a reason why you do not like or agree with a plan or idea.
an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason or argument presented against a proposal.
Simple“The main objection to the new highway is that it will be too noisy for the neighbors.”
In context“Despite several strong objections to the proposed budget cuts, the board decided to move forward with the plan anyway.”
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'to' and a noun or gerund.
PitfallI have an objection against the new rule. I have an objection to the new rule.The noun 'objection' is almost always followed by the preposition 'to', not 'against'.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a formal protest made in a court of law because a rule was broken.
a formal protest raised during a trial or legal proceeding regarding a violation of the rules of evidence or procedure.
Simple“The lawyer raised an objection when the witness started talking about rumors.”
In context“The judge sustained the defense's objection, ruling that the prosecution's line of questioning was irrelevant to the current case.”
UsageCommonly used with the verbs 'raise', 'overrule', or 'sustain'.
“He says the matters were raised by Patterson’s defence lawyer, Colin Mandy SC , in his closing address and some in objections during the trial.”
“The moral objections to Infantino’s investment plan are manifest, but perhaps more striking still – for a president who has staked everything on his ability to drive revenue – is the economic illiteracy.”
From Middle French objection, from Old French objeccion, from Latin obiectio. Equivalent to object + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.