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

  • (..) in knowing what those people say? - Here it comes, Diz. - Yes, sir. You bet I am. Have I permission to bring evidence of the response from my state? Is there objection? You may proceed, Senator. Come on, pageboys. All of you. I can't stand to see him hurt. - Public opinion made to order. (..)
    1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington