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objection |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Objection \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. [Obs. or R.] He remembers the objection that lies in his bosom, and he sighs deeply. --Jer. Taylor. Syn: Exception; difficulty; doubt; scruple. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: objection n 1: an expression of opposition to a course of action [syn: {expostulation}, {remonstrance}] 2: the speech act of objecting 3: the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent [syn: {protest}, {dissent}]
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