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

Parliament Speaker Aung Lin Dwe said the appointments of 30 ministers were approved with no objections. —ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026

Aldermen advanced Mayor Brandon Johnson’s pick to lead Chicago’s cultural efforts Thursday over objections tied to a whistleblower lawsuit against her. —Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

Carreyrou acknowledged an obvious objection to this thesis—that there is a lengthy paper trail of Back corresponding with Satoshi—but explains it away by saying that Back was actually writing to himself as part of an elaborate ruse to throw would-be unmaskers off the trail. —Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026

Any objections to the subpoena must be filed with the State Attorney’s Office within 10 days. —Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026

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.