Category:Objection

Ob*jec"tion, n. Etym: [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.