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The definition of an objection is a statement of disapproval or a reason to dislike something.

(noun)

An example of an objection is a lawyer opposing the type of questions his client is asked.
An example of an objection is not liking your daughter’s boyfriend because he was a criminal.

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See objection in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

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

See objection in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. The act of objecting: What grounds do you have for objection? I take objection to that remark.
b. Law The formal registration of protest against the admission of a piece of evidence at trial, on the grounds of some legal defect.
A statement presented in opposition.
A ground, reason, or cause for expressing opposition.

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