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objection Definition

ob·jec·tion (əb jek′s̸hən, äb-)

noun

  1. the act of objecting
  2. a feeling or expression of opposition, disapproval, or dislike
  3. a cause for objecting; reason for opposing, disapproving, or disliking

Etymology: ME objeccioun < LL objectio < L objectus: see object

objection Synonyms

objection

n.

  1. The reason for disapproval

    disapproval, scruple, hesitation, question, demurring, reluctance, disinclination, declination, unwillingness, rejection, dislike, dissatisfaction, discontent, displeasure, repugnance, disesteem, disapprobation, shrinking, boggling, shunning, revulsion, repudiation, low opinion, abhorrence, hesitancy, unacceptance, discarding, dubiousness; see also doubt 1, 2.

    Antonyms permission*, acceptance*, desire. *

  2. The statement or instance of an objection, sense 1

    protestation, criticism, complaint, charge, accusation, remonstrance, expostulation, gainsaying, reprimand, exception, execration, admonition, disapproval, reproach, dispute, opposition, adverse comment, rejection, ban, countercharge, grievance, contradiction, contravention, invective, censure, abuse, scolding, denunciation, lecture, disagreement, vituperation, difference, disdain, reprehension, plaint, upbraiding, chiding, insistence, condemnation, depreciation, animadversion, grumbling, caviling, clamor, faultfinding, tongue-lashing, vilification, carping, reproof, depreciation, revilement, dissent, indictment, imputation, demurrer, insinuation, complaining, frown, blame, sarcasm, odium, whining, croaking, gravamen, moaning, wail, groan, murmur, lament, regret, lamentation, aspersion, beef*, problem*, gripe*, kick*, crack*, dressing-down*, knock*; see also rebuke.

    Antonyms praise*, commendation*, recommendation.

objection Law Definition

n

A statement opposing something that is about to occur in a courtroom, or has already occurred, as being improper,  out of order, or against procedural rules. It is up to the judge to rule on the objection’s validity, or to overrule it. A timely objection that is entered into the trial record, along with appropriate argument on its validity, may form the basis for an appeal to a higher court. See also challenge and motion in limine.

objection Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • lodge: Where these are considered to be undesirable, the Society will lodge a written objection.
  • overcome: However, you may be able to overcome objections like these by deleting certain items, or adding classes, or altering your specification.
  • raise: In 1988, English Heritage did not raise an objection to the bypass in relation to the castle.
  • uphold: Discretion: should the court uphold the objections of a child?
  • anticipate: Students must develop an argument on the basis of prior case law and principle that supports their side, and anticipate objections and counter-arguments.
  • forget: Get them to forget objections & obstacles, as they listen to you.

Adjective modifier

  • conscientious: The right to conscientious objection to military service was recognized by the UN in 1987.
  • principled: In either case, I scarcely need say, she would be hard put to raise any principled objection to Stalin or Hitler.
  • unresolved: All unresolved objections were considered at the Local Plan Inquiry that will commence on 31 August 2004.
  • valid: Up to the questions Q: What is a valid planning objection?
  • moral: Moral objections to gambling are not a valid reason to reject applications for premises licenses.
  • ethical: The ethical objection to suicide is reflected in law.

Preposition: on

behalf: We regularly present such objections on behalf of clients ensuring that the key issues are correctly identified.

Modifies a noun

  • handling: Exercising objection handling and avoidance is a key sales skill.
  • letter: A copy of TransForm Scotland's objection letter is now on this website.

Preposition: in

principle: However, the EA had no objection in principle.

Preposition: from

  • resident: Coun Norman said: " We have not received any objections from residents.
  • neighbor: Copies of letters of objection from neighbors have been received.

Noun used with modifier

  • planning: Up to the questions Q: What is a valid planning objection?
  • police: A rejection as a result of a police objection - although the applicant subsequently commenced appeal proceedings, they withdrew at the last minute.