objection

UK
/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/
US
/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/
objectionnoun
objections
pl
UK
/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/
US
/əbˈdʒɛkʃən/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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
more objection
Comp.
most objection
Super.
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to an objection or objections.
Translations
d'oppositionEmployé surtout dans le langage administratif et juridique.
The objection period will last thirty days.
Le délai d'opposition durera trente jours.
Definitions
Relating to or concerned with an objection or objections (attributive use).
The objection period will last thirty days.
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.
Translations
Objection! The question is leading.
Objection ! La question est suggestive.
Definitions
Used to express immediate dissent or to call attention to a perceived procedural fault, especially in legal proceedings.
Objection! The question is leading.
Synonyms
not so fast!
wait a minute!
hold up!
hold on!
hold it!
objection noted
I object!