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objection Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of objection?

The plural of objection is objections.

/əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/

What Does Objection Mean?

Objection is a noun that means The act of objecting. It can also mean A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed by the adposition to). As an interjection, it means An assertion that a question or statement is in violation of the rules of the court.

Objection: Key Facts

Part of speech	noun, interjection
Pronunciation	//əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	dissent, protest and remonstrance
Plural	objections

Objection Definition (Noun)

The act of objecting.
last-minute objection
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.
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.

Objection as an Interjection

An assertion that a question or statement is in violation of the rules of the court.
Objection! That is irrelevant to this case, Your Honor!

Synonyms of Objection

dissent protest remonstrance expostulation

Objection synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Objection

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Objection in a Sentence

last-minute objection

I have no objection to any person's religion.

Objection! That is irrelevant to this case, Your Honor!

Word Forms & Grammar

objection (plural objections)

objection!

Origin of Objection

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

How Do You Say Objection?

The standard pronunciation of objection is //əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Objection

Is objection a noun or an interjection?

Objection is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an interjection.

What is another word for objection?

You can replace objection with words such as dissent, protest and remonstrance. See the full list of objection synonyms and antonyms.