Objected
/ˈɒbdʒɛktɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of object, meaning to express opposition or disapproval in a legal setting.
The attorney objected to the evidence presented by the prosecution.
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Commentary
Used primarily in courtroom discourse to indicate a formal protest against evidence or procedure.
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