objection
a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.
the act of objecting, opposing, or disputing: His ideas were open to serious objection.
a ground or cause for objecting.
a feeling of disapproval, dislike, or disagreement.
Origin of objection
1Other words for objection
Other words from objection
- non·ob·jec·tion, noun
- pre·ob·jec·tion, noun
- su·per·ob·jec·tion, noun
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How to use objection in a sentence
The hullaballoo over the female writer who came forward saying that her objections to the episode were ignored will be remembered.
'The Newsroom' Ended As It Began: Weird, Controversial, and Noble | Kevin Fallon | December 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIndividuals and businesses could exempt themselves from anti-discrimination laws by proffering religious objections to them.
RFRA Madness: What’s Next for Anti-Democratic ‘Religious Exemptions’ | Jay Michaelson | November 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe raise these objections publicly and vehemently, while the dialogue—and the possibility for change—continues.
It’s Time to Nail the Iran Nuke Deal | Rep. Rush Holt, Kate Gould | October 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd then it built as Americans who had served in the military voiced their objections.
I hear the objections: Race certainly plays a part in how the right processes him.
How Barack and Michelle Have Normalized Black Prominence | John McWhorter | May 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
He replied that he had no objections, provided she did not encumber the carriage with bandboxes, which were his utter abhorrence.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousOne of the strongest objections against the use of the "Indian novelty" was its ruinous cost at this period.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.Nor can other creditors through filing objections to a claim prevent a bona fide claimant from voting.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesYour answer to this as soon as possible, as Mr. Williams and some others are likely to make some objections.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickNow tell me, child, what were Lawrence Rushmere's principal objections to such a suitable match for his son?
The World Before Them | Susanna Moodie
British Dictionary definitions for objection
/ (əbˈdʒɛkʃən) /
an expression, statement, or feeling of opposition or dislike
a cause for such an expression, statement, or feeling
the act of objecting
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Other Idioms and Phrases with objection
see raise an objection.
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