demurrer

[ dih-mur-er ]

/ dɪˈmɜr ər /

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noun

a person who demurs; objector.

Origin of demurrer

demur + -er¹

Words nearby demurrer

demulsify, demur, demure, demurrage, demurral, demurrer, Demuth, demutualize, demy, demyelinate, demyelinating disease

Definition for demurrer (2 of 2)

demurrer²

[ dih-mur-er ]

/ dɪˈmɜr ər /

noun

Law. a pleading in effect that even if the facts are as alleged by the opposite party, they do not sustain the contention based on them.

an objection raised; demur.

Origin of demurrer

From the Anglo-French word demur(r)er, dating back to 1525–35. See demur, -er³

SYNONYMS FOR demurrer

2 dissent, challenge, protest, qualm, misgiving.

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Example sentences from the Web for demurrer

There was a demurrer to the plea, so that the legality of the writ came directly in issue.
Atrocious Judges|John Campbell, Baron Campbell
He may make what sanguine statements he pleases about Amelia's to-morrow, without fearing any demurrer from his companion.
Alas!|Rhoda Broughton
It was argued on demurrer to the declaration, and the defendant again prevailed.
The Emancipation of Massachusetts|Brooks Adams
The point of the demurrer was that the action should have been trespass vi et armis.
Discourse of the Life and Character of the Hon. Littleton Waller Tazewell|Hugh Blair Grigsby

The defendant responding, pleadings are filed--the claims of plaintiff, and answer or demurrer of defendant.
Elements of Civil Government|Alexander L. Peterman

British Dictionary definitions for demurrer

demurrer

/ (dɪˈmʌrə) /

noun

law a pleading that admits an opponent's point but denies that it is a relevant or valid argument

any objection raised

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单词	demurrer
释义	demurrer ¹ [ dih-mur-er ] / dɪˈmɜr ər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR demurrer ON THESAURUS.COM noun a person who demurs; objector. Origin of demurrer ¹ demur + -er¹ Words nearby demurrer demulsify, demur, demure, demurrage, demurral, demurrer, Demuth, demutualize, demy, demyelinate, demyelinating disease Definition for demurrer (2 of 2) demurrer² [ dih-mur-er ] / dɪˈmɜr ər / noun Law. a pleading in effect that even if the facts are as alleged by the opposite party, they do not sustain the contention based on them. an objection raised; demur. Origin of demurrer ² From the Anglo-French word demur(r)er, dating back to 1525–35. See demur, -er³ SYNONYMS FOR demurrer 2 dissent, challenge, protest, qualm, misgiving. SEE SYNONYMS FOR demurrer ON THESAURUS.COM Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for demurrer There was a demurrer to the plea, so that the legality of the writ came directly in issue. Atrocious Judges\|John Campbell, Baron Campbell He may make what sanguine statements he pleases about Amelia's to-morrow, without fearing any demurrer from his companion. Alas!\|Rhoda Broughton It was argued on demurrer to the declaration, and the defendant again prevailed. The Emancipation of Massachusetts\|Brooks Adams The point of the demurrer was that the action should have been trespass vi et armis. Discourse of the Life and Character of the Hon. Littleton Waller Tazewell\|Hugh Blair Grigsby The defendant responding, pleadings are filed--the claims of plaintiff, and answer or demurrer of defendant. Elements of Civil Government\|Alexander L. Peterman British Dictionary definitions for demurrer demurrer / (dɪˈmʌrə) / noun law a pleading that admits an opponent's point but denies that it is a relevant or valid argument any objection raised Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to demurrer claim, belief, thesis, idea, assertion, plea, hypothesis, allegation, opinion, position, explanation, discussion, contestation, rumpus, deposition, profession, charge, advancement, asseveration, affirmation
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demurrer

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Definition for demurrer (2 of 2)

noun

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British Dictionary definitions for demurrer

noun

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