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OB'JECT-GLASS, n. In a telescope or microscope, the glass placed at the end of a tube next the object. OBJECT', v.t. [L. objicio, ob and jacio, to throw against.] 1. To oppose; to present in opposition. Pallas...

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OB'JECT-GLASS, n. In a telescope or microscope, the glass placed at the end of a tube next the object.

OBJECT', v.t. [L. objicio, ob and jacio, to throw against.]

1. To oppose; to present in opposition.

Pallas to their eyes the mist objected, and condens'd the skies.

2. To present or offer in opposition, as a charge criminal, or as a reason adverse to something supposed to be erroneous or wrong; with to or against.

The book - giveth liberty to object any crime against such as are to be ordered.

The adversaries of religion object against professors the irregularity of their lives, and too often with justice.

There was this single fault that Erasmus, though an enemy, could object to him.

3. To offer; to exhibit. [Little used.]

OBJECT', v.i. To oppose in words or arguments; to offer reasons against. The council objected to the admission of the plaintiff's witnesses.

OBJECT', a. Opposed; presented in opposition. [Not used.]

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