Objection is a nouna word for a person, place, thing, or idea that most often means a statement or feeling of disagreementa difference of opinion or refusal to accept something. It can also mean a formal legal challengea demand to question or oppose something in court.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/
Easy pronunciation: uhb-JEK-shun (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the second syllable.
Common noun meaning a statement of opposition or disagreement.
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Objection Meaning
saying that you do not agree with something
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a statement of opposition or disagreement
Example: She raised an objection to the new policy.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- dissent — Works when the meaning is general disagreement, though it can sound more formal or collective.
- protest — A strong expression of disagreement; works well in everyday use.
- remonstrance — A formal or old-fashioned word for speaking against something.
- expostulation — A formal word for expressing strong disagreement or protest.
- remonstration — A less common formal synonym for earnest protest.
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Other Meanings of Objection
Meaning 2
a lawyer’s formal protest in court
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a formal legal challenge to a question, witness, or piece of evidence
Example: The defense lawyer made an objection to the question.
Meaning 3
the act of disagreeing or protesting
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act of objecting
Example: There was no objection to the plan.
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Objection Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- protest
- dissent
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse objection with object, the verb meaning to dislike or oppose.
- In law, objection is a formal court protest, not just general disagreement.
- Protest can overlap with objection, but it usually suggests a stronger or more public form of disagreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does objection mean?
Objection means a statement of disagreement or opposition. In court, it can also mean a formal challenge to something said or asked.
What is a simple synonym for objection?
A simple synonym is protest. Dissent also works when you mean disagreement.
Is objection the same as protest?
They overlap, but protest usually suggests a stronger or more public expression of disagreement, while objection is often a more general word.
What does objection mean in court?
In court, an objection is a lawyer’s formal protest against a question, witness, or piece of evidence.
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