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objection.

The act of objecting.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/
  1. The act of objecting.

    last-minute objection
  2. A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed by the adposition to).

    I have no objection to any person's religion.
  3. An official protest raised in a court of law during a legal trial over a violation of the rules of the court by the opposing party.

Where this word comes from

From Middle French objection, from Old French objeccion, from Latin obiectio. Equivalent to object + -ion.

intj/əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/
  1. An assertion that a question or statement is in violation of the rules of the court.

    US
    Objection! That is irrelevant to this case, Your Honor!
Where this word comes from

From Middle French objection, from Old French objeccion, from Latin obiectio. Equivalent to object + -ion.

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