noun
objection
uhb-JEHK-shuhn
noun
1
A statement of disagreement or opposition, often with a reason attached.
"She raised an objection to the new schedule."
"The defence lawyer's objection was overruled by the judge."
How to Use Objection
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal or clear statement that you disagree with something.
Common pairings
raise an objection
no objection
objection to
Word Forms
objections plural
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Etymology
From Old French objeccion, from Latin obiectio, built on the same root as object.