- a reason why you do not like or are opposed to something; a statement about this
- I'd like to come too, if you have no objection.
- They raised no objections at the time.
- He did not know how to voice his objections.
- objection to something The main objection to the plan was that it would cost too much.
- There was widespread objection to the proposals.
- objection to (somebody) doing something I have no objection to him coming to stay.
- I have no objection to staying here.
- objection from somebody The proposal will go ahead despite strong objections from the public.
- objection that… He dismissed the objection that the plan was too expensive.
Extra Examples- Zheng's love for her finally overcame the objections of her parents.
- Local residents have expressed objections to the proposal.
- My one objection is that I don't think such an amendment is necessary.
- She was appointed over the objections of certain members of the board.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- serious
- strenuous
- strong
- …
- file
- lodge
- make
- …
- over the objections of
- objection against
- objection to
- …
- an objection based on something
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin objectio(n-), from the verb obicere from ob- ‘in the way of’ + jacere ‘to throw’.Want to learn more?
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