Objection
objection (?), n. (L.objectio: cf. F. objection.) 1.
The act of objecting; as, to prevent agreement, or action, by
objection. Johnson.
2. That which is, or may be, presented in
opposition; an adverse reason or argument; a reason for objecting;
obstacle; impediment; as, I have no objection to going;
unreasonable objections. Objections against
every truth. Tyndale.
3. Cause of trouble; sorrow. (Obs. or
R.)
He remembers the objection that lies in his
bosom, and he sighs deeply. Jer. Taylor.
Syn. -- Exception; difficulty; doubt; scruple.
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