demurrer

¹

[ dih-mur-er ]

noun

1. a person who demurs; objector.

demurrer

²

[ dih-mur-er ]

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

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of demurrer¹

demur + -er ¹

Origin of demurrer²

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

Example Sentences

The judges, however allowed the demurrer; and then the court adjourned without swearing the jury.

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It first demurred to the charge brought, and in April, 1912, the demurrer was sustained.

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The point of the demurrer was that the action should have been trespass vi et armis.

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When I had finished reading them he promptly, and without hearing the other party, overruled both protest and demurrer.

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At the appointed time I appeared and filed a written protest and demurrer to his jurisdiction.

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Related Words

• allegation
• assertion
• belief
• claim
• discussion
• explanation
• hypothesis
• idea
• opinion
• plea
• position
• thesis