(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 act of delivering a blow with the foot |
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent | a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics |
the speech act of objecting | the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs) |
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest | informal terms for objecting |
| the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired |
| the swift release of a store of affective force |