The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OBJECTION
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What does OBJECTION mean?
OBJECTION noun- The act of objecting.
- 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.