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Objection
01
the act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
objections
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
Examples
Her objection came midway through the discussion.
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
Specialized
Examples
The judge overruled the objection.
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.
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