objection

noun ob·jec·tion \ əb-ˈjek-shən \

|Updated on: 20 Jun 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

But this set of rules for minors — and the White House's objections — existed well before the new zero tolerance policy.

— NBC News, "Despite claims, GOP immigration bill would not end family separation, experts say," 15 June 2018
But Chope’s objection means the law will have to be debated again at a later date due to a packed parliamentary timetable leaving insufficient time for immediate talks.

— billy perrigo, Time, "The U.K. Wanted to Ban Taking Photos Up Women's Skirts. One Lawmaker Shut it Down.," 15 June 2018
The comments came as hundreds of protestors in dozens of U.S. cities took to the streets in objection of the policy.

— kevin kelleher, Fortune, "DHS: 1,995 Children Separated from Families Under 'Zero Tolerance' Policy," 15 June 2018
One chief objection among lawmakers was the requirement in the REAL ID law that the state scan and store in a database drivers' documents.

— allison kite, kansascity, "Missouri isn’t ready for the switch to REAL ID. That could affect your travel plans," 15 June 2018
Politicians will lament Pakistan’s loss of economic independence, but similar objections have not prevailed in the past.

— The Economist, "Pakistan faces a currency crisis. Who will help?," 14 June 2018
The Senate confirmed him without objection in the spring of 2012.

— andrew prokop, Vox, "The long-awaited inspector general report on the FBI, Comey, Clinton, and 2016, explained," 14 June 2018
Last year, Vice seriously considered a request for a proposal from the NYPD to help rebrand the department, which drew objections from a number of employees.

— reeves wiedeman, Daily Intelligencer, "A Company Built on a Bluff," 10 June 2018
New Jersey lawmakers approved a bill banning anyone under 18 from marrying, as an age-raising trend among U.S. states draws objections from some religious leaders.

— elise young, Bloomberg.com, "New Jersey Lawmakers to Consider Child-Marriage Ban That Christie Vetoed," 7 June 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.