objection
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: objections
Sense 1
The act of objecting.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed by the adposition to).
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
An assertion that a question or statement is in violation of the rules of the court.
InterjectionRegister: US
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “objection” mean?
The act of objecting.
Is “objection” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.