objection

noun

ob·​jec·​tion əb-ˈjek-shən How to pronounce objection (audio)
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

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 One of the main objections to IVF was the idea of discarding embryos, so fertility doctors and IVF opponents compromised and prohibited their destruction. Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024 But the church’s objections could not compete with the power of I.V.F. to address infertility. Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024 The local community board has no objections to the initiative due to its positive impact on the Jamacia, Queens neighborhood since its 2011 coming. Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Sweden's application was held up by objections from Turkey and Hungary. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024 With no objection from Kurczewski, the court granted their withdrawals as well. Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 The reasons for the rejections, all from states with Republican governors, include philosophical objections to welfare programs, technical challenges due to aging computer systems and satisfaction with other summer nutrition programs reaching far fewer children. Jonathan Mattise, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2024 Wade was pressed by defense attorneys to answer uncomfortable questions about his relationship with Willis, prompting objections from the district attorney's office. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 16 Feb. 2024 Key Background Turner’s publicizing of the threat came just one day after the Senate passed a $95 billion bill that would give aid to Ukraine, Israel and Gaza, despite objections from Republicans who oppose giving more aid to Ukraine—something Turner, however, has openly supported. Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of objection was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objection. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

objection

noun
ob·​jec·​tion əb-ˈjek-shən How to pronounce objection (audio)
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.

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