objection
gb/əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/ us/əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
B1
Anglais
~ 3000
kifogás, ellenvetés
NOM
B1
1
kifogás
B1
ellenvetés
B2
Schéma d’usage :
to raise/voice an objection to [something]
The manager listened to their objections before making a final decision.
A vezető meghallgatta a kifogásaikat, mielőtt végleges döntést hozott.
She raised an objection to the proposed changes in the contract.
Kifogást emelt a szerződés javasolt módosításai ellen.
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
I have an objection to your idea.
Kifogásom van az ötleteddel szemben.
He made an objection to the plan.
Kifogást emelt a terv ellen.
The teacher heard my objection.
She had no objection to the change.
They spoke without any objection.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'objection' with 'objective'. 'Objection' means disagreement, while 'objective' means a goal or aim.
Sens
statement of opposition
Collocations
raise an objection
|strong objection
|voice an objection
|overrule an objection
|without objection
Synonymes
protest (Implies strong public disagreement or action against something.)
|
opposition (A more general term for resistance or disagreement.)
Antonymes
agreement (Indicates acceptance or consent instead of disagreement.)
|
approval (Shows positive judgment rather than disapproval.)
Thèmes
law
|communication
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Words you say to show you do not agree with something.
A spoken or written statement that shows disagreement with or disapproval of something.
NOM
B2
FORMAL
2
kifogás
B2
Schéma d’usage :
to make an objection during [a trial/hearing]
The defense attorney made an objection to the witness's testimony.
A védőügyvéd kifogást emelt a tanú vallomása ellen.
The judge overruled the objection and allowed the evidence.
A bíró elutasította a kifogást, és engedélyezte a bizonyíték felhasználását.
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The lawyer made an objection in court.
Az ügyvéd kifogást emelt a bíróságon.
The judge said, 'Objection overruled.'
A bíró azt mondta: „A kifogást elutasítom.”
Her lawyer gave an objection to the question.
The judge agreed with the objection.
The lawyer said 'Objection!' loudly.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use 'objection' in legal contexts without knowing it has specific rules and phrases like 'sustained' or 'overruled'.
Sens
formal legal protest
Collocations
sustain an objection
|overrule an objection
|legal objection
|objection sustained
|objection overruled
Synonymes
challenge (In law, means questioning the validity of evidence or procedure.)
Antonymes
consent (In legal settings, agreeing to allow something without protest.)
Thèmes
law
|court
|conflict
|communication
Définition
In court, words a lawyer says to show they think something is wrong or unfair.
A formal statement made by a lawyer during a trial to challenge evidence or procedure.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
objection
API
GB/əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
US/əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
ob - jec - tion (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (jec)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: objection
- Plural: objection, objections
Famille de mots
Forms
objections
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unobjectionable
adjective
Expressions
no objection
1/nˈoʊ əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
no disagreement or disapproval
Used to say you agree with something or have no reason against it.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- Objection sustained, please rephrase your question.
- The judge said 'Objection sustained' and stopped the lawyer from continuing.