A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed by the adposition to).
An official protest raised in a court of law during a legal trial over a violation of the rules of the court by the opposing party.
The act of objecting.
An assertion that a question or statement is in violation of the rules of the court.
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.
To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions.
To ratify; to make valid.
To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.