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demurrer
1[ dih-mur-er ]
/ dɪˈmɜr ər /
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noun
a person who demurs; objector.
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Other definitions 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.
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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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