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.

Syn. -- Exception; difficulty; doubt; scruple.

• The act of objecting
  
• A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition
  
• A official protest raised in a court of law during a legal trial over a violation of the rules of the court by the opposing party