objection
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6.4
- noun
- /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/
- Jargon
:
objeción
- The judge noted the objection for the record and overruled it.
- raise an objection
- waive an objection
- objections by intervenors
Judge said sustained, which means which means my objection is correct.
- Judge said sustained, which means which means my objection is correct.
- And then in a formal objection, the defense team has gone public with one hint of what we believe is to come at trial claiming Kohlberger has an alibi.
Examples
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Objection, Your Honor!
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Your Honor, I wish to raise an objection to the admissibility of this witness's testimony.
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- Your objection is noted.
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-I ask the court to rule on my objection.
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Your Honor, I made an objection.
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"May I have a ruling on my objection?" the young defense lawyer said.
Fiction book (1999) -
You haven't ruled on my objection, Your Honor.
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The most common objection during final argument is, "Objection, your honor, counsel is misstating the evidence."
Academic text (2005) -
- Objection, Your Honor.
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Your Honor, objection!
Synonyms
157
3.7
A reason to criticize or object to something
120
3.5
A formal objection that questions whether something is fair or correct
Antonyms
How Official
- Formal
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6.5
- Formal
1
7.2
- Jargon
123
6.4
180
3.0
122
1.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Objection in law comes from the same parts ob- 'against' and -ject 'throw', so you can imagine 'throwing an argument against' a question or piece of evidence. That's why a court objection is a short, formal challenge asking the judge to decide if something is allowed.