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'''Objection to the consideration of a question''' is a method in [[parliamentary procedure]] of preventing a motion from coming before the assembly.<ref>{{cite parl|title=RONR|edition=10th|pages=258}}</ref> [[Mason's Legislative Manual]] states that the purpose of the objection to consideration is to bar from discussion or consideration "any matter that is considered irrelevant, contentious or unprofitable, or that, for any reason, is thought not advisable to discuss."<ref>{{cite parl|title=MAS|edition=2000|year=2000|pages=218}}</ref> It requires a two-thirds vote to be sustained and is not debatable. It is classed as an [[incidental motion]].

This objection may be applied only to an original main motion, that is, a main motion that brings a new substantive issue before the assembly, as opposed to an incidental main motion. The objection may be raised only before debate has begun on the motion, as the purpose is to completely suppress debate on the motion.