objection

uhb-JEK-shuhn/əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/

Pluralobjections

4 meanings of objection

1
nouncountable
A reason or statement that shows you are against something.
Like holding up your hand to say you don't agree.
Her main objection was that the plan cost too much.
He raised an objection to the new work schedule.
Similarcomplaint, quarrel
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2
nouncountable or uncountable
The act of saying out loud that you are against something.
Like saying "no" out loud when everyone else wants to go ahead.
His objection stopped the meeting for a few minutes.
There was no objection when she suggested taking a break.
Similaropposition, protest, dissent
Oppositeapproval, agreement
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3
nouncountable
A formal complaint a lawyer makes in court when the other side breaks a rule.
Like calling "foul" in a game when someone breaks the rules.
The lawyer made an objection when the question seemed unfair.
The judge listened to each objection before making a ruling.
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4
interjectionUS
A word a lawyer calls out in court to say that something just said breaks the rules.
Like shouting "stop!" when someone is about to do something not allowed.
"Objection!" she called out before the witness could answer.
He jumped up and shouted, "Objection, your honor!"
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Origin

It came through French from the Latin word obiectio. It is made from 'object' plus '-ion'.