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objection
01
used to express disagreement, opposition, or protest towards something that has been said or proposed in legal contexts, debates, and negotiations
Formal
Examples
Objection, Your Honor! The witness's testimony is based on personal knowledge.
Objection
01
the act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something
Examples
He raised an objection during the meeting when he disagreed with the proposed budget cuts.
02
the act of expressing opposition or raising a point of dispute
03
a public or organized protest expressing opposition to a decision, policy, or event
Examples
Citizens staged an objection against the development project.
04
a formal statement in a legal proceeding claiming that evidence, testimony, or a procedure is improper
SpecializedExamples
The judge overruled the objection.
