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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! Implementing restrictions would violate freedom of speech.
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.
She voiced her objection to the new policy, citing concerns about its impact on employee morale.
02
the speech act of objecting
03
a public or organized protest expressing opposition to a decision, policy, or event
Examples
Citizens staged an objection against the development project.
Their objection drew attention in local media.
04
a formal statement in a legal proceeding claiming that evidence, testimony, or a procedure is improper
SpecializedExamples
The judge overruled the objection.
An objection was filed regarding the admissibility of the document.
