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How do you spell Objection?

Correct spelling

objection

Remember it's 'objeCTion' - think 'object' plus 'tion', not 'objes-tion'

Why is objection spelled this way?

From Latin obiectio, a throwing against. OB (against) + JACERE (to throw). An objection throws itself against a proposal — opposition launched like a projectile.

Common misspellings of objection

objestionobjectonobjeckion

Example

The lawyer raised an objection to the prosecutor's leading question.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell objection?+
The correct spelling is "objection". Remember it's 'objeCTion' - think 'object' plus 'tion', not 'objes-tion'
Is it objestion or objection?+
The correct spelling is "objection", not "objestion".

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