objection

ob-jec-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition.

  2. 2.

    (Law) A formal protest raised in court to challenge evidence or procedure.

  3. 3.

    A reason or argument presented in opposition.

Forms

plural: objections

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    raise an objection — to express disagreement formally
  • •
    overrule an objection — (in court) to reject a legal objection
  • •
    sustain an objection — (in court) to accept a legal objection as valid

Related words

Antonyms: acceptance, agreement, approval
See also: dissent, object, protest
Synonyms: complaint, dissent, opposition, protest

Etymology

From Old French objection, from Late Latin obiectionem, from Latin obicere ("to throw against, oppose").