DemurWordNet Explorer
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noun
(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
noun
the speech act of objecting
noun
the collection of rules imposed by authority
verb
take exception to
Words in this synset: except
verb
express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
verb
make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts
verb
the collection of rules imposed by authority