objection

Definition

• n. the speech act of objecting
• n. (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality

Word forms

Plural

objections

Example sentences

1. n.

   She raised an objection to the plan because it did not consider the environmental impact.

2. n.

   The lawyer voiced his objection during the trial, arguing that the evidence was inadmissible.