Legal Objection
/ˈliːɡəl əˈbˈdʒɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal expression of disapproval or exception to a procedure or evidence during a legal proceeding.
The attorney raised a legal objection to the admissibility of the witness's testimony.
Forms
- legal objections
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Commentary
Legal objections must clearly state grounds based on procedural or substantive rules to be valid during trial.
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