objection

noun

1. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

   noun.communication

   Synonyms expostulation remonstrance remonstration

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the speech act of objecting

   noun.communication

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

   noun.act

   Synonyms dissent protest

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. (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

   noun.act

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. The act of objecting; as, to prevent agreement, or action, by <i>objection</i>.

   noun

   Source: webster1913