Obreption

n. [ L. obreptio, fr. obrepere, obreptum, to creep up to; ob (see Ob-) + repere to creep. ] 1. The act of creeping upon with secrecy or by surprise. [ Obs. ] Cudworth. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Scots Law) The obtaining gifts of escheat by fraud or surprise. Bell. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. objectio: cf. F. objection. ] 1. The act of objecting; as, to prevent agreement, or action, by objection. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Cause of trouble; sorrow. [ Obs. or R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

He remembers the objection that lies in his bosom, and he sighs deeply. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Exception; difficulty; doubt; scruple. [ 1913 Webster ]