raise an objection

To vocalize one's objection to or protest against something. If no one raises an objection, we will consider the issue closed for the purposes of our meeting. The legal team for the defendant raised an objection to the prosecutor's line of questioning.

raise an objection (to someone or something)

To make one's opposition to or disapproval of someone or something known or heard. Her parents raised an objection to the wedding because of her fiancé's reputation. We won't raise any objections, so long as it's understood that your firm will be covering all the applicable fees.

raise an objection

Protest, as in I'll raise no objections to your proposed bill if you promise to support me next time. The use of raise in the sense of "bring up" or "mention" dates from the mid-1600s.

See also: an, objection, raise

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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It is evident that the vendor, after the issue of the order for specific performance of the contract and during its execution, cannot raise an objection regarding the transfer of the property to the purchaser because the purchase price wasn't paid, since the aforesaid order creates an estoppel in any judicial proceedings to be instituted thereafter by the vendor, which will be considered as an abuse of the process of the Court.

Res judicata created by specific performance

His counsel Sheikh Ahsanuddin contended before the tribunal that the RO had dismissed the objection by saying that only the voter of a particular constituency could raise an objection. Under the Elections Act 2017, he argued, an opposing candidate could also file objections to the candidacy of a contestant.

Tribunal takes up appeals of Imran, others against rejection of papers

NAB official said that he should leave as the other party is raising objections on his every sentence and the Lawyer in defense Khawaja Harris replied that it is his legal right to raise an objection.

JIT Head submits documents in Al-Aziza Steel Mills reference

This time no one had the political courage to raise an objection. Justice Minister Paul Begin has said that his redefinition in the Quebec Civil Code was his greatest achievement, of which he is "most proud."

From Bertrand Blais re Quebec redefining marriage. (Letters to the Editor)

"They may have our stance on the issue in their files, but we did not raise an objection."

CBS airs clips despite Pentagon order. (Odds & Ends)

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