Words / B1

uhb-JEKSHUN/əbˈdʒekʃn/

An objection is a reason to oppose a plan: raise an objection; no objection; an objection to the proposal. Object (verb, stress on the second syllable) is to say you are against it. Complaint is often about poor service you already received; protest can be a public demonstration. Planning objections are a UK local-news staple. Do not write “I objection” — use I object / I have an objection.

Meaning

A reason for being against a plan, idea, or decision.

Examples

• “Several neighbours raised an objection to the late-night deliveries.”
• “The union raised no objection to the new safety boots.”
• “Residents filed objections to the airport’s night flights.”

Good to know

raise / have an objection to. Verb: object (ob-JECT). After bad service: complaint. Street action: protest. Not “I objection”.

Near in meaning

protest

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