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. “Objections against every truth.” Tyndale.
3. Cause of trouble; sorrow.
He remembers the objection that lies in his bosom, and he sighs deeply. Jer. Taylor.
Syn. — Exception; difficulty; doubt; scruple.