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   Ob·jec·tion

   /əbˈjekSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing: "they have raised no objections to the latest plans"
   • ▪ the action of challenging or disagreeing with something: "his view is open to objection"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin objectio(n-), from the verb obicere (see object).

   Scrabble Points: 20

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › objectionObjection - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An objection is a way of saying "No!" to something. People offer objections to things they oppose. An objection is a statement of protest. During weddings, you often hear the question "Does anyone object to this union?" If someone did, that would be an objection: they think the wedding is a bad idea. In court, a lawyer says "Objection!"

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOBJECTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the act of expressing or feeling opposition to or dislike of something or someone: Her objection to/against the plan is based on incorrect facts. A couple of people raised / voiced objections to the proposal. [ + that ] I have no objection except that it may cost more than expected. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Opposing & against.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryOBJECTION definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   5 days ago · objection in American English. (əbˈdʒekʃən) noun. 1. a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval. 2. the act of objecting. 3. a ground or cause for objecting.

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   Objection definition, a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval. See more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOBJECTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun [ C, U ] uk / əbˈdʒekʃ ə n / us. Add to word list. B2. a reason why you do not like or approve of something or someone, or the fact that you do not like or approve of them: Our main objection to the new factory is that it's noisy. I have no objections, if you want to stay an extra day.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishobjection noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a reason why you do not like or are opposed to something; a statement about this. I'd like to come too, if you have no objection. They raised no objections at the time. He did not know how to voice his objections. objection to something The main objection to the plan was that it would cost too much. There was widespread objection to the proposals.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishobjection noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   objection. noun. /əbˈdʒɛkʃn/. objection (to something/to doing something) objection (that…) a reason why you do not like or are opposed to something; a statement about this I have no objection to him coming to stay. I'd like to come too, if you have no objection.