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objection
noun ob·jec·tion \əb-ˈjek-shən\
: a reason for disagreeing with or opposing something : a reason for objecting
law : an act of formally objecting to something during a trial.
—used as an interjection by lawyers during trials when they think something is not fair or proper
Full Definition of OBJECTION
1
: an act of objecting
2
a : a reason or argument presented in opposition b : a feeling or expression of disapproval
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First Known Use of OBJECTION
14th century
Related to OBJECTION
- Synonyms
- challenge, complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer, difficulty, exception, expostulation, fuss, kick, protest, question, remonstrance, stink
Rhymes with OBJECTION
abjection, advection, affection, bisection, collection, complexion, confection, connection, convection, correction, cross section, C-section, defection, deflection, dejection, detection, direction, ejection, election, erection, infection, inflection, injection, inspection, midsection, perfection, prelection, projection, protection, refection, reflection, rejection, resection, selection, subjection, subsection, trajection, transection, trisection
OBJECTION Defined for Kids
objection
noun ob·jec·tion \əb-ˈjek-shən\
Definition of OBJECTION for Kids
1
: an act of showing disapproval or great dislike
2
: a reason for or a feeling of disapproval <Her main objection to the purchase is the price.>
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