objection
uhb-JEHK-shuhn
Objection (noun) means a statement of disagreement or opposition, often with a reason attached. Example: “I have no objection to you borrowing my bike if you return it.”
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A statement of disagreement or opposition, often with a reason attached.
"There are millions of Jews living in this country, who have known no other home than America, many of whom have strong objections to racism–and who vote, in a supermajority, for the Democratic Party."
— Talia Lavin, When Non-Jews Wield Anti-Semitism as Political Shield (2019)
"I have no objection to you borrowing my bike if you return it."
"I have no objection to any person's religion."
"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
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Etymology
From Old French objeccion, from Latin obiectio, built on the same root as object.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “objection” mean?
The word “objection” means a statement of disagreement or opposition, often with a reason attached. In plain terms, a formal or clear statement that you disagree with something.
How do you pronounce “objection”?
“Objection” is pronounced uhb-JEHK-shuhn (/əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “objection” in a sentence?
Here is “objection” used in a sentence: “She raised an objection to the new schedule.”
What part of speech is “objection”?
“Objection” is a noun.
Where does the word “objection” come from?
The word “objection” comes from Latin. From Old French objeccion, from Latin obiectio, built on the same root as object.
Is “objection” a common word?
“Objection” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between an objection and a complaint?
An objection is a stated disagreement raised, often with a reason, usually before or during a decision or process, such as in a courtroom or meeting. A complaint tends to focus on dissatisfaction with something that has already happened, while an objection is more forward-looking and argumentative in nature.
What does it mean to raise an objection?
To raise an objection means to formally voice disagreement or opposition to something, typically giving a reason for the disagreement. This phrase is common in legal, procedural, and debate contexts, such as a lawyer raising an objection during a trial.
Is objection a formal word?
Objection can be used in both formal and everyday speech, but it carries a distinctly formal tone in legal, parliamentary, and procedural settings, such as "objection, your honor" in court. In casual conversation, people more often say they "disagree" or "have a problem with" something instead.
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