Objection, n.
Etymology: [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.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists objection only as an antonym, under permission.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given