(n): the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
(n): a call to engage in a contest or fight
(n): the use of language to perform some act
(n): questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
(n): a request for information
(n): a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
(n): the speech act of objecting
(n): a demand by a sentry for a password or identification
(n): an urgent or peremptory request
(v): take exception to
(v): to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
(v): issue a challenge to
(v): ask someone in a friendly way to do something
(v): ask for identification
(v): express the need or desire for; ask for
(v): raise a formal objection in a court of law
(v): express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
