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demurrer

1 American  
[dih-mur-er] / dɪˈmɜr ər /

noun

  1. 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.

  2. an objection raised; demur.

    Synonyms:
    misgiving, qualm, protest, challenge, dissent
demurrer 2 American  
[dih-mur-er] / dɪˈmɜr ər /

noun

  1. a person who demurs; objector.

demurrer British  
/ dɪˈmʌrə /

noun

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

  2. any objection raised

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Etymology

Origin of demurrer1

From the Anglo-French word demur(r)er, dating back to 1525–35. See demur, -er 3

Origin of demurrer1

demur + -er 1

Example Sentences

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For the eviction lawsuit, Hirschhorn’s team requested a demurrer, which is a plea to dismiss a complaint on the grounds that there’s no legal basis for a lawsuit.

From Seattle Times

"In Georgia you can file a 'special demurrer' where you say that a charging instrument is not specific enough, and ask the state to refile with more specifics."

From Salon

The demurrer was filed "after Defendants met and conferred with Plaintiff in good faith," the docs read.

From Fox News

Per legal documents obtained by Fox News, Judge Gregory Keosian ended the court matter on Tuesday after a demurrer ruling that the woman’s accusations fell out of the statute of limitations.

From Fox News

The agency filed a demurrer to remove the WGA from the suit, claiming that the dispute relates only to individual guild members and shouldn’t be treated as a class-action-type suit.

From Los Angeles Times

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