objection

noun

1. 1

   (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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   the speech act of objecting

4. 4

   the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest