Legal Definitions - without objection

The phrase without objection is used in formal settings, such as meetings, legislative bodies, or legal proceedings, to indicate that a proposal, motion, or action is approved or allowed because no one present has expressed disagreement or opposition. It signifies that there is general consent or unanimous agreement, not necessarily through an explicit vote, but through the absence of any voiced dissent.

Here are some examples illustrating how "without objection" is applied:

• Example 1: A Corporate Board Meeting

  During a quarterly board meeting for a technology company, the chairperson proposes a minor amendment to the company's internal travel policy. After presenting the change, the chairperson asks, "Are there any objections to adopting this amendment?" If no board member speaks up to voice opposition, the chairperson might then state, "Hearing no objections, the amendment to the travel policy is approved." This means the policy change passes because there was no dissent from any board member.

• Example 2: A City Council Session

  A city council is considering a resolution to rename a small public park in honor of a local community leader. The resolution is read aloud, and after a brief discussion, the council president asks, "Is there any objection to passing this resolution?" If all council members remain silent, indicating no opposition, the president can declare, "The resolution passes without objection." This signifies that the renaming of the park has been unanimously agreed upon by the council members present.

• Example 3: A University Faculty Senate

  At a university faculty senate meeting, a committee presents a recommendation to adjust the academic calendar for the upcoming year, shifting the start date by one week. After the presentation and a short Q&A session, the senate president states, "If there are no objections, we will adopt the proposed academic calendar." If no faculty senator raises a concern or opposes the change, the new calendar is adopted "without objection," reflecting the collective agreement of the faculty body.