Definitions of object
to make a formal statement against something that has either happened or is about to happen during a court trial
The group objected to the presence of so many journalists during the trial.
to make a formal statement against something that has either happened or is about to happen during a court trial; asking for a judge to rule on the point immediately; asking a court not to allow a particular question asked of a witness on the basis that it is either legally not permitted, confusing in its wording or improper in form
The defense attorney objected to the prosecutor's line of questioning.