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Definition of objection - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
disagreementact of expressing disagreement or disapproval
- She raised an objection to the new policy.
2.
legal protestTECH. official protest in court over rule violationTECH.
- The lawyer's objection was sustained by the judge.
Expressions with objection
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not feel against or not refuse something suggested
I have no objection to your plan.
express disagreement or disapproval about something being discussed
She will raise an objection if the plan changes.
refusal to perform a duty due to personal beliefs
His conscientious objection prevented him from joining the army.
judge agrees with an objection in court
The lawyer said, 'Objection!' and the judge replied, 'Objection sustained.'
judge agrees with a lawyer's objection in court
The lawyer objected, and the objection is sustained by the judge.
Origin of objection
Latin, objectio (a throwing against)
Terms with objection included in their meaning
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agreement willingness
express willingness or no objection to a suggestion or action
expression
used to express lack of objection
conflict
objection or disagreement with something
attitude
express willingness or lack of objection to something
activism
person who shows disapproval or objection in a public way
objection
used to show doubt or disagreement
willingness acceptance
express willingness or lack of objection to something happening
logic
objection or caveat
object publicly
show strong objection, sometimes in public or with actions
tolerance
tolerate something without objection
disagreement
showing disagreement or objection by doing something
communication
used to express a mild objection or concern
society
show strong disagreement or objection in a public way
acknowledgment
acknowledging a fact or truth without objection
disagreement
expressing objection or dissent
public action
the act of expressing strong disagreement or objection
protest
complaint or objection made loudly
objection
strongly object to something said or done
accepting quietly
in a way that shows no objection or complaint
decision
express strong refusal or moral objection to doing something
agreement
feel no disagreement or objection toward someone or something
disagreement
complaint or objection
approval
gives permission to choose a preferred option without objection
legal
raise an objection in a formal setting
Examples of objection in a sentence
The lawyer's objection was overruled by the judge. Her objection was noted during the trial. The objection delayed the court proceedings.
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- French:objection, ...
- German:Einwand, Einspruch, ...
- Italian:obiezione, ...
- Spanish:objeción, impugnación, ...
- Portuguese:objeção, ...
- Chinese:反对, ...
- Japanese:異議, ...
- Arabic:اعْتِرَاض, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְנַגְּדוּת, הִתְנַגְּדוּת, ...
- Russian:возражение, ...
- Ukrainian:заперечення, ...
- Hindi:आपत्ति, ...
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