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objection

UK
/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/
US
/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/

Translations

objectionnoun
objectionadjective
Attributive use only; used before another noun in compounds or noun phrases to mean related to an objection.
objectioninterjection
Used as a standalone exclamation to protest or formally oppose a statement, especially in legal or formal speech.
objectionnoun
objections
pl
UK
/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/
US
/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/
objectionDans le registre juridique, pour une protestation formelle contre une question ou une preuve.
Counsel stood and voiced an objection when the witness began to speculate.
L'avocat s'est levé et a formulé une objection lorsque le témoin a commencé à spéculer.
Her main objection to the plan was the cost involved.
Sa principale objection au projet était le coût prévu.
The lawyer raised an objection to the line of questioning.
L'avocat a soulevé une objection à propos de la ligne de questions.
There was strong objection to the new policy.
Il y a eu une forte opposition à la nouvelle politique.
Additional translations
réservePlus naturel pour exprimer une réticence ou un motif de désaccord.
Synonyms
dissent
opposition
challenge
protest
disagreement
reservation
complaint
remonstrance
objectionadjective
more objection
Comp.
most objection
Super.
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to an objection or objections.
d'oppositionEmployé surtout dans le langage administratif et juridique.
The objection period will last thirty days.
Le délai d'opposition durera trente jours.
objectioninterjection
UK
/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/
US
/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/
Used chiefly in courtroom and formal debate contexts as a sudden exclamation to register protest or to call procedural attention.
Objection! The question is leading.
Objection ! La question est suggestive.
Synonyms
stop!
not so fast!
wait a minute!
protest!
hold up!
wait!
hold on!
hold it!
objection noted
I object!

Definitions

objectionnoun
A statement or feeling of disapproval, disagreement, or opposition.
She voiced an objection to the plan.
A formal protest or challenge, especially in court or at a meeting.
The defense lawyer raised an objection.
objectionadjective
Used attributively in a noun phrase to indicate something that concerns or expresses an objection.
The objection letter was sent to the committee.
objectioninterjection
Used to express a formal protest or to oppose a statement or question, especially in court.
Objection! That question is leading.
objectionnoun
An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition.
The lawyer raised an objection to the line of questioning.
A reason for disagreeing with or opposing something.
Her main objection to the plan was the cost involved.
(Law) A formal protest raised during a trial or hearing to challenge the admissibility of evidence, testimony, or a question.
Counsel stood and voiced an objection when the witness began to speculate.
objectionadjective
Relating to or concerned with an objection or objections (attributive use).
The objection period will last thirty days.
objectioninterjection
Used to express immediate dissent or to call attention to a perceived procedural fault, especially in legal proceedings.
Objection! The question is leading.
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