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l'

feminine

/ɔb.ʒɛk.sjɔ̃/

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Translation

objection

Word origin

From Latin obiectio, from obicere ('to throw in the way'), built on ob- and iacere ('to throw'). English 'object' and 'reject' come from the same verb.

Origin
Latin
Root
obiectio
English cognates
objection, object, reject

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralobjections

Examples

, !

Objection, your honour!

' .

I have no objection to this plan.

.

His objections were noted by the court.

L' .

The lawyer raised several objections within an hour.

' ', .

If nobody objects, we can begin.

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This word is part of lesson 45.