a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow | (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality |
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) | the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent |
the focus of cognitions or feelings | the speech act of objecting |
(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer | the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest |
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon | |