objection

noun ob·jec·tion \ əb-ˈjek-shən \

|Updated on: 15 Aug 2018

Examples: objection in a Sentence

Definition of objection

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

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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 of objection from the Web

Initially, the court battle to block the release of the report was fought under almost total secrecy, until a lower-court ruling revealed that a group of unnamed individuals had filed objections to the pending expose.

— nathaniel lash, Philly.com, "Filings disclose new details on grand jury clergy abuse probe," 10 July 2018
The defense said the man who was wounded and his family don't have an objection to Bishop carrying a weapon, reports CBS Denver.

— crimesider staff, CBS News, "Judge: Dancing FBI agent, accused in backflip gunfire incident, can carry weapon again," 10 July 2018
Although some might have political objections to a film that celebrates bringing Western culture to a remote village in India, ignore those spoilsports and enjoy a fascinating musical odyssey.

— stephen farber, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Piano to Zanskar': Film Review | Edinburgh 2018," 5 July 2018
Rosenstein faulted him for holding a rare and unusually candid news conference to discuss that case and then, just days before Election Day, publicly announcing over the objection of the Justice Department that the investigation had been reopened.

— BostonGlobe.com, "‘Shaken’ Rosenstein felt used by White House in Comey firing," 30 June 2018
Republicans on the Intelligence Committee voted to end their year-long Russia probe in March, over the objection of Democrats who said there were still lines of inquiry that needed to be pursued.

— NBC News, "Top Democrat on House Intel Committee seeks release of all Russia probe interviews," 7 June 2018
Sportbuzzer report that Liverpool have been made aware of the Guinean's injury and had no objection to their player receiving treatment from the Leipzig staff.

— SI.com, "Incoming Liverpool Midfielder Naby Keïta Suffers Injury Setback on International Duty," 3 June 2018
That made Stras the first appellate nominee since the 1980s to be confirmed over the objection of a home-state senator.

— craig gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee lawyer Michael Brennan confirmed for U.S. Court of Appeals, ending long vacancy amid bitter partisan dispute," 10 May 2018
The companies involved in the lawsuit have until April 10 to file an objection to the court’s decision.

— brigit katz, Smithsonian, "California Coffee Companies Must Display Cancer Warning Label, Judge Rules," 30 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of objection

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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objection Synonyms

Synonyms

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

Near Antonyms

willingness;

approval, sanction;

acceptance, acquiescence, agreement, assent;

compliance, obedience;

cavil, quibble;

argument, conflict, debate, dispute, quarrel, squabble;

censure, criticism;

defiance, disobedience, rebellion;

distrust, distrustfulness, dubiety, incertitude, indetermination, misdoubt, mistrust, mistrustfulness, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty;

qualmishness, unease, uneasiness;

reluctance, unwillingness;

OBJECTION Defined for English Language Learners

objection

noun

Definition of objection for English Language Learners

: a reason for disagreeing with or opposing something : a reason for objecting
law : an act of formally objecting to something during a trial.
—used as an interjection by lawyers during trials when they think something is not fair or proper

OBJECTION Defined for Kids

objection

noun ob·jec·tion \ əb-ˈjek-shən \

Definition of objection for Students

1 : an act of showing disapproval or great dislike

2 : a reason for or a feeling of disapproval Her main objection to the purchase is the price.

Law Dictionary

objection

noun ob·jec·tion

legal Definition of objection

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.