objection
gb/əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/ us/əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
B1
Englisch
~ 3000
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
B1
entity
1
statement of opposition
Words you say to show you do not agree with something.
Verwendungsmuster:
to raise/voice an objection to [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'objection' with 'objective'. 'Objection' means disagreement, while 'objective' means a goal or aim.
Synonyme
protest (Implies strong public disagreement or action against something.)
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opposition (A more general term for resistance or disagreement.)
Antonyme
agreement (Indicates acceptance or consent instead of disagreement.)
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approval (Shows positive judgment rather than disapproval.)
Wortverbindungen
raise an objection
|strong objection
|voice an objection
|overrule an objection
|without objection
Themen
law
|communication
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- The manager listened to their objections before making a final decision.
- She raised an objection to the proposed changes in the contract.
- The lawyer stood up to voice his objection during the trial.
- Despite several objections, the plan was approved.
- There were no objections to the minutes of the meeting.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I have an objection to your idea.
- He made an objection to the plan.
- The teacher heard my objection.
- She had no objection to the change.
- They spoke without any objection.
Nomen
formal
B2
entity
2
formal legal protest
In court, words a lawyer says to show they think something is wrong or unfair.
Verwendungsmuster:
to make an objection during [a trial/hearing]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may use 'objection' in legal contexts without knowing it has specific rules and phrases like 'sustained' or 'overruled'.
Synonyme
challenge (In law, means questioning the validity of evidence or procedure.)
Antonyme
consent (In legal settings, agreeing to allow something without protest.)
Wortverbindungen
sustain an objection
|overrule an objection
|legal objection
|objection sustained
|objection overruled
Themen
law
|court
|conflict
|communication
Beispiele
- The defense attorney made an objection to the witness's testimony.
- The judge overruled the objection and allowed the evidence.
- Her lawyer raised an objection based on hearsay rules.
- Objection sustained, please rephrase the question.
- He stood and shouted 'Objection!' when the prosecutor spoke out of turn.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The lawyer made an objection in court.
- The judge said, 'Objection overruled.'
- Her lawyer gave an objection to the question.
- The judge agreed with the objection.
- The lawyer said 'Objection!' loudly.
Grammatik
Grundform
objection
IPA
GB/əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
US/əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
Silben & Betonung
ob - jec - tion (3 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (jec)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: objection
- Plural: objection, objections
Wortfamilie
Forms
objections
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unobjectionable
adjective
Ausdrücke
no objection
1/nˈoʊ əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
no disagreement or disapproval
Used to say you agree with something or have no reason against it.
Beispiele
- I have no objection to working late tonight.
- If there’s no objection, we’ll end the meeting now.
objection overruled
1/əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən ˌoʊvɚɹˈuld/
fixed phrase
technical
judge rejects legal protest
In court, said by a judge when they do not agree with a lawyer’s protest.
Beispiele
- Objection overruled, the witness may answer.
- The judge said 'Objection overruled' after hearing both sides.
objection sustained
1/əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən səstˈeɪnd/
fixed phrase
technical
judge accepts legal protest
In court, said by a judge when they agree with a lawyer’s protest.
Beispiele
- Objection sustained, please rephrase your question.
- The judge said 'Objection sustained' and stopped the lawyer from continuing.