objection

noun

ob·​jec·​tion əb-ˈjek-shən 

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

Synonyms

• challenge
• complaint
• demur
• demurral
• demurrer
• difficulty
• exception
• expostulation
• fuss
• kick
• protest
• question
• remonstrance
• stink

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

Over defense objections, Judge Maxwell Wiley agreed with prosecutors, who argued that dismissing the first count of second-degree manslaughter eliminates the defense’s concern about a compromise verdict. —Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024

Over defense objections, Wiley then granted the Manhattan district attorney’s motion to dismiss the manslaughter count, functionally allowing the jury to consider the charge carrying a lighter sentence with a maximum of four years in prison. —Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024

Burns, then, over the attorneys’ objection, ordered them not to have contact with him about his testimony or his case overall. —Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024

Over the objections of the defense, which is seeking a mistrial, the judge agreed to grant the DA's motion, CNN reports. —Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024

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

Phrases Containing objection

• conscientious objection

Kids Definition

objection

noun

ob·​jec·​tion əb-ˈjek-shən 

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.