/əbˈdʒek.ʃən/
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Meaning
A reason you give for not agreeing with a plan or an idea.
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Word origin
From Latin obicere, to throw against. An objection is a reason thrown against an idea.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- obicere
- English cognates
- object
Grammar
Examples
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You have an objection "to" something you do not agree with.
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The famous courtroom line; a lawyer objects to what the other side said.
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You "raise" an objection in English, like raising a hand.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 7: objection, opera, whisky and 7 more words.