objection legal definition

A statement opposing something that is about to occur in a courtroom, or has already occurred, as being improper,  out of order, or against procedural rules. It is up to the judge to rule on the objection’s validity, or to overrule it. A timely objection that is entered into the trial record, along with appropriate argument on its validity, may form the basis for an appeal to a higher court. See also challenge and motion in limine.