[thūang] (v) EN: object to ; protest against ; argue against ; put forward an objection ; raise an objection ; criticize ; remonstrate ; expostulateFR: s'opposer (à) ; protester (contre) ; être en désaccord (avec) ; rouspéter (fam.)
(n)(law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality
n. [ L. objectio: cf. F. objection. ] 1. The act of objecting; as, to prevent agreement, or action, by objection. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which is, or may be, presented in opposition; an adverse reason or argument; a reason for objecting; obstacle; impediment; as, I have no objection to going; unreasonable objections. “Objections against every truth.” Tyndale. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Cause of trouble; sorrow. [ Obs. or R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
He remembers the objection that lies in his bosom, and he sighs deeply. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]