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objection
A formal objection or protest against an official decision, order, or judgment. It serves to request a review or change.
Gegen den Strafzettel können Sie innerhalb von zwei Wochen Einspruch einlegen.
You can file an objection against the parking ticket within two weeks.
objection
A verbal statement in a discussion or debate with which one contradicts a statement or proposal.
Sein lauter Einspruch unterbrach die ansonsten ruhige Sitzung.
His loud objection interrupted the otherwise calm meeting.
The word consists of the prefix 'ein-' and 'Spruch' (from 'sprechen' (to speak)). In a sense, you 'speak into' a decision or process in order to object.
Sein Einspruch wurde vom Gericht geprüft.
His objection was reviewed by the court.
In formal and legal contexts, the fixed expression 'Einspruch einlegen' (to file an objection) is very important. It means to officially object to a decision.
Wenn Sie mit dem Bescheid nicht einverstanden sind, müssen Sie schriftlich Einspruch einlegen.
If you do not agree with the notice, you must file an objection in writing.
The reason for the objection is expressed with the preposition 'gegen' (against) and the accusative. You file an objection 'gegen etwas' (against something).
Der Anwalt legte Einspruch gegen das Urteil ein.
The lawyer filed an objection against the judgment.
In discussions, 'Einspruch!' (Objection!) can be used as a short exclamation to directly contradict something. This is reminiscent of courtroom scenes from films.
„Alle waren dafür.“ – „Einspruch! Ich war dagegen.“
'Everyone was in favor.' – 'Objection! I was against it.'
contradiction / objection
Widerspruch and Einspruch both express formal rejection or a challenge. Einspruch is used especially for officially challenging a decision, order, or judgment; Widerspruch is also possible for this, but is more general. In a specific procedure, you should use the term that is customary there.
Der Bürger legte Einspruch gegen den Bußgeldbescheid ein.
The citizen filed an objection to the penalty notice.
Die Bürgerin legte Widerspruch gegen den Bescheid der Behörde ein.
The citizen filed an objection to the authority's notice.
