objection
noun
ob·jec·tion
əb-ˈjek-shən 
plural objections
1
: an act of objecting
2
a
: a reason or argument presented in opposition
b
: a feeling or expression of disapproval
c
: a statement of opposition to an aspect of a judicial or other legal proceeding
file an objection to a proposed bankruptcy plan
Examples of objection in a Sentence
My main objection is that some people will have to pay more than others.
He said he had no objection to the plan.
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The Missouri Senate on Monday easily approved a state takeover plan for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department over the objections of the city's mayor and local senators.
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arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Many Israelis see Gazan emigration as a good idea but not practical
There has been little vocal objection from prominent opposition politicians in Israel.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Rather, its objection is rooted in a phrase that has become increasingly salient in the pro-Palestinian activist world: anti-normalization.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Bailey heard objections to Fine’s auction proposal from purchasers who want their contracts honored and questioned Sylvester’s position as an insider receiving special treatment.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Many Israelis see Gazan emigration as a good idea but not practical
There has been little vocal objection from prominent opposition politicians in Israel.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Rather, its objection is rooted in a phrase that has become increasingly salient in the pro-Palestinian activist world: anti-normalization.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Bailey heard objections to Fine’s auction proposal from purchasers who want their contracts honored and questioned Sylvester’s position as an insider receiving special treatment.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for objection
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objection. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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objection
noun
ob·jec·tion
əb-ˈjek-shən
1
: an act of objecting
2
: a reason for or a feeling of disapproval
my objection is this
had objections to the plan
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