the obstacles and resistance shown by a prospective buyer during the personal selling process; may be stated or unstated, rational or emotional. See handling objections, as well as see prospecting, preapproach, approach, presentation, closing, and follow-up.

With respect to the selling of insurance, questions or concerns raised by prospects during the agent's presentation#sometimes validly, sometimes as a means of evasion. (See also: objections in the interview and objections to the interview.)

This is where a Jockey or Trainer objects to the conduct of a participant in a Race and an investigation is carried out; similar to a Steward's Enquiry.

A written complaint by a coach in regards to a rule violationnot correctly called or not called by the referee which in effect could determine the outcome.

See Arguments for God, and objections