objection

Definition

  • noun: a reason for disagreeing with or opposing something
  • noun: an act of 'objecting'
  • often + 'to'
  • synonyms: answer, antipathy, argument

Examples

  • The prosecutor's 'objection' was sustained. [=the judge agreed that the prosecutor was right to object]

  • She doesn't have any 'objection to' going. = She's made no 'objection to' going.

  • People have raised/voiced a number of 'objections to' the proposed changes.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and shot your wife in the head, (murmuring) Now, how could that happen and you not sustain any hearing damage? You had no powder burns on your shirt, Objection! Let him answer the question, Sustained, Mr, Locket, you're badgering the witness, This is all very curious to me, (..)
    1994 The Glass Shield
  • (..) Deputy Johnson, please speak up so that the jury members can hear you, - He said, "I stole it," - "I stole the gun," - "I stole the gun," - Objection! (Kern) No further questions, Deputy Bono said you witnessed the illegal turn? Yes, sir, Hmm, (..)
    1994 The Glass Shield