Objection
əbˈdʒɛkʃən
Definitions
The act of expressing or feeling opposition to or disapproval of something or someone; a reason for disagreeing.
əbˈdʒɛkʃən
An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing.
The committee heard numerous objections to the proposed plan.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching a movie, and you suddenly don't like a scene. An objection is like saying, 'Wait, I don't agree with that!' or 'That's not right!'
👶 For kids: Saying 'no' to something because you don't like it or think it's wrong.
More Examples
Her immediate objection was based on the high cost.
The chairman overruled the objection.
How It's Used
"The lawyer raised an objection to the witness's statement."
"There was a loud objection from the audience."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
to have no objection to
To be in agreement with something; to not disagree.
"I have no objection to your leaving early."
overrule an objection
In a legal context, to reject the opposing party's argument (when an attorney brings an objection during a trial).
"The judge overruled the lawyer's objection to the evidence."
sustain an objection
To uphold a claim that something is improper.
"The judge sustained the objection to the witness's testimony."
From Latin *obiectio* (“a throwing against, a contradiction”), from the verb *obiciō* (“to throw against, to object”), from *ob-* (“against”) + *iaciō* (“to throw”).
The word 'objection' has been used since the 15th century in legal and general contexts to express dissent.
Memory tip
Think of someone throwing an object (ob-ject) *against* something, showing their opposition.
Word Origin
"to throw against; to object"