verb
raise a formal objection in a court of law (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑challenge
• Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence
• Hypernyms: ↑object
• Hyponyms: ↑appeal
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s PP
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OBJECT, take offence, take umbrage, demur, disagree; resent, argue against, protest against, oppose, complain about; informal kick up a fuss, kick up a stink.
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take exception
To object (to)
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Main Entry: ↑except
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take exception
: to object to something : to feel or express disagreement with or opposition to something
— usually + to
I take exception to the tone of her remarks. [=I am offended by the tone of her remarks]
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Main Entry: ↑exception
Useful english dictionary. 2012.