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objection
[uhb-jek-shuhn]
noun
a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.
the act of objecting, opposing, or disputing.
His ideas were open to serious objection.
a ground or cause for objecting.
a feeling of disapproval, dislike, or disagreement.
Synonyms: , ,
objection
/ əˈɛʃə /
noun
an expression, statement, or feeling of opposition or dislike
a cause for such an expression, statement, or feeling
the act of objecting
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonobjection noun
- preobjection noun
- superobjection noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of objection1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
“The biggest difference is that the governor requested federal help rather than having it imposed over his objection,” said Dan Schnur, a political professor and veteran strategist who served as Wilson’s communication’s director in 1992.
When money was needed, he overrode his sons’ objections and sold off the band’s publishing company, believing the group had peaked.
Israel registered strong objections to the move, and Huckabee called it a "shocking decision".
Marines were deployed to Los Angeles over the objections of local leaders and what the active-duty military will do on the ground.
Some are now refusing to serve - a few because of ethical objections, but many more because of the strain on their health, finances and families.
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