definition of
objection

[1] #1 objection n. [expostulation, remonstrance, remonstration] the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest. wn

[2] #2 objection n. the speech act of objecting. wn

[3] #3 objection n. [protest, dissent] the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent. wn

[4] #4 objection 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. wn