objection

noun

ob·​jec·​tion əb-ˈjek-shən 

plural objections

1

: an act of objecting

2

a

: a reason or argument presented in opposition

b

: a feeling or expression of disapproval

c

: a statement of opposition to an aspect of a judicial or other legal proceeding

file an objection to a proposed bankruptcy plan

Synonyms

• challenge
• complaint
• demur
• demurral
• demurrer
• difficulty
• exception
• expostulation
• fuss
• kick
• protest
• question
• remonstrance
• stink

Examples of objection in a Sentence

My main objection is that some people will have to pay more than others.

He said he had no objection to the plan.

Recent Examples on the Web

The prosecutor countered that those objections are invalid, and that the indictment proceeded by the book. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024

But objections over Gaza do not appear to have put a dent in the president's war chest thus far. —USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024

The state labor board is expected to meet this month to consider the company’s objections. —Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024

No, the objection stemmed from the fact that McDaniel was an active participant in the plot to subvert the 2020 vote. —Oliver Darcy, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024

According to the brief, all three children were consulted with their counsel beforehand and had no objections to the sale. —Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024

But some insiders maintain that no one in the news division raised any objection to the deal before it was announced — not even MSNBC chief Rashida Jones, who subsequently reassured the rebelling hosts that McDaniel would not appear on the network’s air. —Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024

The group has also previously voiced objections on its website and social media profiles to some of the church’s Christian teachings. —Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024

The Biden administration says it is perplexed by Israel's objection to the U.N. resolution. —Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 26 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English objeccioun, borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin objectiōn-, objectiō, from Latin obicere, objicere "to throw in the way, put forward, cite as a ground for disapproval or criticism" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at object entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing objection

• conscientious objection

Kids Definition

objection

noun

ob·​jec·​tion əb-ˈjek-shən 

1

: an act of objecting

2

: a reason for or a feeling of disapproval

my objection is this

had objections to the plan

Legal Definition

objection

noun

ob·​jec·​tion

1

: an act or instance of objecting

specifically : a statement of opposition to an aspect of a judicial or other legal proceeding

file an objection to a proposed bankruptcy plan

2

: a reason or argument forming the ground of an objection

Note: Objections at trial are generally made for the purpose of opposing the admission of improper evidence. Such an objection must be made in a timely manner. Objections prevent the jury from seeing or hearing the evidence and preserve the issue for appeal. Objections may also be made on the ground of the opposing counsel's improper methods (as leading a witness) or for other technical reasons.