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That which is said or felt in opposition or disagreement; The reason or cause for disapproving, disagreeing, or disputing.

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Usage examples (37)
  • If my boss has no objection, I'll take off the day after Thanksgiving.
  • The main objection is the standard objections to death taxes.
  • But my main objection is that Paula Zahn all fluff, no substance.
  • I think the main objection is that there isn't any independent evidence for a designer.
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