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 of objection

• exception
• question
• complaint
• protest
• criticism
• challenge

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

Their objections centered on the absence of a formal asylum framework, the lack of a resettlement system, and internal pressures that limit the country’s capacity to take on additional responsibilities. —Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Dec. 2025

The new rule drew almost immediate objection from the NWSL Players Association, whichsaid in a statement that any salary cap changes require bargaining with the union, which did not happen in this case. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2025

Johnson had raised objections to a measure in the budget backed by his opponents that allows the city to sell a portion of the debt owed to the city for unpaid fines and fees. —Todd Feurer, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025

State agencies and local governments have raised no alarm bells over the pad, Coolidge said, with no objections from entities including the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the City of Aurora. —John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025

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

Rhymes for objection

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction

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.