objection

[uhb-jek-shuhn]

noun

1. a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.

2. the act of objecting, opposing, or disputing.

   His ideas were open to serious objection.

3. a ground or cause for objecting.

4. a feeling of disapproval, dislike, or disagreement.

   Synonyms: criticism, protest, complaint

objection

/ əbˈdʒɛkʃən /

noun

1. an expression, statement, or feeling of opposition or dislike

2. a cause for such an expression, statement, or feeling

3. the act of objecting

Other Word Forms

• nonobjection noun
• preobjection noun
• superobjection noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of objection¹

1350–1400; Middle English objeccioun (< Anglo-French ) < Late Latin objectiōn- (stem of objectiō ), equivalent to Latin object ( us ) ( object ) + -iōn- -ion

Idioms and Phrases

see raise an objection.

Example Sentences

Those opposed to flaring face long odds in halting the practice, even in rare instances when the Railroad Commission hears objections.

From Salon

The sisters have in their possession a certificate given by the high commission in 2018 which states that they have submitted their passports and Pakistan has no objection if they are granted Indian citizenship.

From BBC

Protesters have demanded higher wages, lower taxes, stronger anti-corruption measures, and have expressed objections to the heavy-handed way police have responded to some of the demonstrations.

From BBC

India raised objections over the omission of any reference to the deadly 22 April attack on Hindu tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which led to the worst fighting in decades between India and Pakistan.

From BBC

Gibson Dunn waged an aggressive defense of the city’s actions, issuing hundreds of objections and working to undermine key witness testimony.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• challenge 
• criticism 
• difficulty 
• disapproval 
• displeasure 
• dissatisfaction 
• doubt 
• exception 
• grievance 
• opposition 
• protest 
• question 
• rejection 
• reluctance 
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