Ob*jec"tion (?), 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.
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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.
© Webster 1913.