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objection

[uhb-jek-shuhn]

noun

  1. a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.

  2. the act of objecting, opposing, or disputing.

    His ideas were open to serious objection.

  3. a ground or cause for objecting.

  4. a feeling of disapproval, dislike, or disagreement.

    Synonyms: , ,


objection

/ əˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. an expression, statement, or feeling of opposition or dislike

  2. a cause for such an expression, statement, or feeling

  3. the act of objecting

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • nonobjection noun
  • preobjection noun
  • superobjection noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of objection1

1350–1400; Middle English objeccioun (< Anglo-French ) < Late Latin Dz𳦳پō- (stem of Dz𳦳پō ), equivalent to Latin object ( us ) ( object ) + -ō- -ion
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“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.

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When money was needed, he overrode his sons’ objections and sold off the band’s publishing company, believing the group had peaked.

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Israel registered strong objections to the move, and Huckabee called it a "shocking decision".

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Marines were deployed to Los Angeles over the objections of local leaders and what the active-duty military will do on the ground.

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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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