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con (2)

con [ kon ] (plural cons)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. reason not to do something: an argument against doing something, or evidence supporting the view that something should not be done
the pros and cons

2. person not in favor: an opponent of something, or somebody who votes against something

[Late 16th century. Shortening of Latin contra "against"]
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