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ob⋅jec⋅tion

  [uhb-jek-shuhn]
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–noun
1. a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.
2. the act of objecting.
3. a ground or cause for objecting.
4. a feeling of disapproval, dislike, or disagreement.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME objeccioun (< AF) < LL objectiōn- (s. of objectiō), equiv. to L object(us) (see object ) + -iōn- -ion

Synonyms:
4. complaint, protest, criticism.
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ob·jec·tion   (əb-jěk'shən)   
n.  

    1. The act of objecting: What grounds do you have for objection? I take objection to that remark.

    2. Law The formal registration of protest against the admission of a piece of evidence at trial, on the grounds of some legal defect.

  2. A statement presented in opposition.

  3. A ground, reason, or cause for expressing opposition.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Word Origin & History

objection 
c.1380, from O.Fr. objection (12c.), from M.L. obiectionem (nom. obiectio), "a throwing or putting before," noun of action from L. obicere "to oppose" (see object (n.)). Objectionable first attested 1781.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: ob·jec·tion
Function: noun
1 : an act or instance of objecting; specifically : a statement of opposition to an aspect of a judicial or other legal proceeding objection to a proposed bankruptcy plan>
2 : a reason or argument forming the ground of an objection
NOTE: Objections at trial are generally made for the purpose of opposing the admission of improper evidence. Such an objection must be made in a timely manner. Objections prevent the jury from seeing or hearing the evidence and preserve the issue for appeal. Objections may also be made on the ground of the opposing counsel's improper methods (as leading a witness) or for other technical reasons.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Idioms & Phrases

objection

see raise an objection.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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