raised an objection vs raised the objection

Both 'raised an objection' and 'raised the objection' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Raised an objection' is more common and general, indicating that someone has objected to something without specifying a particular objection. On the other hand, 'raised the objection' is more specific, referring to a particular objection that has been previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.

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raised an objection

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone objects to something without specifying a particular objection. It is a general expression.

Examples:

During the meeting, she raised an objection to the proposed budget cuts.
He raised an objection to the new policy.
If anyone has any objections, please raise them now.

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Such accession shall have effect only as regards the relations between the acceding State and those Contracting States which have not raised an objection to its accession in the six months after the receipt of the notification referred to in Article 63(b).
where the Commission has raised an objection, no adverse decision has been taken in accordance with Article 16(3) within nine months of receipt of the notification.
Maybe Mr Jaggers raised an objection.
He raised an objection to the decision.
He raised an objection to the decision.
Maybe Mr Jaggers raised an objection.
Whether or not this has been formally discussed, the fact remains that Otto Schily and Rita Verdonk have raised an objection.
Madam President, it is recorded in the Minutes that I raised an objection yesterday to the effect that we did not have a correct German text of the Kazakhstan resolution.
If one or more of the Member States concerned or the Commission has raised an objection, the Executive Director shall refer the matter to the Commission.
If Portugal indeed made an application for exemption, which Council members raised an objection in accordance with the requirements of the Common Position?
4. The Executive Director shall notify the draft joint deployment plan to the Member States concerned and the Commission. If within fifteen working days of such notification the Member States concerned or the Commission have not raised an objection, the Executive Director shall adopt the plan.
Whereas the Commission has forwarded the dossier to the competent authorities of all Member States; whereas the competent authorities of some Member States have raised an objection to the said dossier;
I was the person who raised an objection to dealing with a matter of substance by way of a corrigendum.

Alternatives:

voiced an objection
expressed an objection
lodged an objection
registered an objection
made an objection

raised the objection

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific objection that has been previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.

Examples:

She raised the objection about the lack of transparency in the decision-making process.
He raised the objection that the project timeline was unrealistic.

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I know that many of you have raised the objection that workers would work 65 hours a week, and I fully understand those concerns, but the fact is that the current directive allows for a working week of up to 70 hours.
None of the bidders raised fundamental objections to the structure.
Several interested parties raised the following objections concerning the provisional sample of Union producers:
The objections raised on that occasion still apply today.
This therefore conveniently responds to the objection raised by Mr Fabre-Aubrespy.
The objections raised by France should not prevent the granting of a marketing authorisation for Equibactin vet.
This remedy effectively addresses the objections raised by the Commission in its Opening Decision.
The Commission shall inform the parties in writing of the objections raised against them.
I therefore think that the objection raised by Mr Barón Crespo is not a valid one.
The objections raised can only be replied to if there is a more coherent definition of the strategy.
In accordance with the provisions of Article 7(1) a Commission Implementing Decision is required that takes into account the objections raised.
The objection raised to the waiver of immunity
These amendments result from an attempt at compromise, taking into account the objections raised by various groups, with regard to the 75% ceiling initially considered.
In accordance with Article 7(1) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 a Commission Implementing Decision should be made that takes into account the objections raised.
By guaranteeing market liquidity, the French authorities have addressed the objection raised by the Commission in recital 200 of the Opening Decision.
The Commission shall inform the parties concerned in writing of the objections raised against them.
The objections raised by the relationship with China can be understood in the light of various assessments, which are, in most cases, justifiable.
In any event, the objections raised following publication of the provisional Regulation, would not have affected the MES determination either.
According to representatives of the company, the objections raised proved to be unspecific and uncorroborated.
The Intergovernmental Conference in Naples had no trouble whatsoever in agreeing on the further militarisation of the European Union, in that no-one raised the slightest objection to the EU's becoming a global policeman at the side of the USA.

Alternatives:

pointed out the objection
highlighted the objection
brought up the objection
mentioned the objection
reiterated the objection

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