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objection

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //əbˈdʒɛkʃən// UK //ɒbdʒˈɛkʃən// ob·jec·tion

n. a reason why you disagree with something or do not like an idea. In a courtroom, it is a formal way to say that a rule is being broken.

n. an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason or argument offered in disagreement. In legal contexts, it is a formal protest raised during a trial to disallow a witness's testimony or other evidence.


SIMPLE

The manager had no objection to my holiday request.

CONTEXTUAL

The defense attorney raised an objection when the prosecutor asked the witness a leading question.

COMPLEX

While the committee members voiced several minor objections regarding the budget, they ultimately reached a consensus that the primary objectives of the proposal remained sound.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle French objection, from Old French objeccion, from Latin obiectio. Equivalent to object + -ion.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'to' followed by a noun or gerund. In legal settings, it is frequently paired with the verbs 'raise', 'sustain', or 'overrule'.

Pitfall

I have an objection for this planI have an objection to this planThe noun objection takes the preposition 'to', not 'for'.

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