demurrer
/dɪˈməːrə
/noun
1 Law, dated An objection granting the factual basis of an opponent’s point but dismissing it as irrelevant or invalid: the pleadings must be referred to because they contain the facts, as is normal in a demurrer...
- I do not know whether this is connected but I gave an opinion on a matter, I think, that went on demurrer to the Court…
- It would not be an order that would be made as on demurrer, but would be to stay.
- Grant leave to the defendant to withdraw its demurrer filed 23 June 2004, and the same is now withdrawn;
1.1 formal An objection: the headmaster was about to enter a stinging demurrer when the phone rang...
- Nevertheless, after all qualifications or demurrers have been entered, Hobsbawm's elegy to the political tradition to which he dedicated his life has a dignity and passion that must command anyone's respect.
Origin
Early 16th century: from Anglo-Norman French (infinitive used as a noun), from Old French demourer 'remain, stay' (see demur).
Rhymes
- knobkierie
- knob-like
- knobstick
- knock
- knockabout
- knock about (or around)
- knock-back
- knock-down
- knock-down-drag-out
- knocker
- knocker-up
- knock-for-knock agreement
- knocking copy
- knocking-off time
- knocking shop
- knock it off
- knock-kneed
- knock knees
- knock off
- knock on
- knock-on effect
- knock on wood
- knock (or blow) someone's socks off
- knock (or hit) someone for six
- knock (or take) the stuffing out of