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An expression of opposition to a course of action
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objection
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Objection \Ob*jec"tion\, n. [L. objectio: cf. F. objection.] The act of objecting; as, to prevent agreement, or action, by objection. --Johnson. That which is, or may be, presented in opposition; an adverse reason or argument; a reason for objecting; obstacle; ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The act of objecting.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
In informal logic an objection (also called expostulation or refutation ), is a reason arguing against a premise , lemma , or main contention . An objection to an objection is known as a rebuttal .
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
late 14c., from Old French objeccion "reply, retort" (12c.) and directly from Late Latin obiectionem (nominative obiectio ), "a throwing or putting before," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin obicere "to oppose" (see object (n.)).
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES principled stand/opposition/objection etc ▪ He took a principled stand against the legislation. COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS ■ ADJECTIVE conscientious ▪ This conflict is illustrated by the question of conscientious objection ...
Usage examples of objection.
Objection 1: It would seem that it was unbecoming that the Magi should come to adore Christ and pay homage to Him.
Seregil rose and cleared his throat before Alec could make further objections.
There were objections aplenty, I can tell you, and the debate raged on for quite a while, but in the end the needs of everyone in the Amalgamation had to come first.
The Court sustained the injunction against the objection that it violated freedom of the press, holding that appellant was guilty of attempting to monopolize interstate commerce.
Judge, answering to the said appeal, if it may be called an appeal, if it may be called an appeal, says that he has proceeded in the present cause justly and as he ought and not otherwise, nor has he molested or intended to molest the appellant, as is apparent from a perusal of the alleged objections.
There are certain babblers, babblers of genius are they, who sweep up interruptions, objections, and observations in this way as they go along, by way of provision to swell the matter of their conversation, as if that source were ever in any danger of running dry.
Objection 1: It seems that the character of Confirmation does not presuppose, of necessity, the baptismal character.
Objection 1: It would seem that Christ alone should have been baptized with the baptism of John.
And yet, even if it were instituted merely in order that Christ might be baptized therewith, it was still necessary for others to receive this baptism, in order to avoid the objection mentioned above.
Objection 1: It would seem that Christ was baptized at an unfitting time.
Objection 1: It would seem that Christ should not have been baptized in the Jordan.
Objection 1: It would seem that it is not fitting to say that when Christ was baptized the Holy Ghost came down on Him in the form of a dove.
Objection 1: It seems that one that is not baptized cannot confer the sacrament of Baptism.
Objection 1: It seems that in Baptism it is not necessary for someone to raise the baptized from the sacred font.
Objection 1: It seems that sinners who are going to be baptized are bound to confess their sins.