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objection

/əbˈdʒɛk.ʃən/
ob · jec · tion
Adverb:objectionably
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Plural:objections
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Adjective:objectionable
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• noun

1

An expression or feeling of disapproval, opposition, or disagreement, or a reason for disagreeing with something.

Example

"The committee raised no objection to the proposed changes in the schedule."

2

In law, a formal protest raised in court during a trial to disallow a witness's testimony or other evidence that would violate the rules of evidence or legal procedure.

Example

"The judge sustained the defense attorney's objection regarding the hearsay testimony."

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objectification
objectify
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objectionably
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French objection, from Late Latin objectionem (a throwing or putting before), derived from the verb obicere (to throw against or oppose), from ob- (against) and jacere (to throw).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Objection. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/objection
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