demurrer1
[dih-mur-er]
- a person who demurs; objector.
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Origin of demurrer1
demurrer2
[dih-mur-er]
- 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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Origin of demurrer2
Synonyms
See more synonyms for demurrer on Thesaurus.com2. dissent, challenge, protest, qualm, misgiving.
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He began by a demurrer, speaking archly with subtle shades of expression.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
Thus might a divine say: Will he arrest the judgments of God by a demurrer?
The Collected Writing of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. IIThomas De Quincey
That is to say, it is a case that ought to be beaten on demurrer.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12)Robert G. Ingersoll
Nor can the court assume, as admitted facts, the averments of the plea from the confession of the demurrer.
To this plea in abatement, a demurrer having been interposed on behalf of the plaintiff, it was sustained by the court.
demurrer
- 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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Word Origin and History for demurrer
n.
legal pleading, 1530s, from Anglo-French demurrer, Old French demorer "to delay, retard" (see demur).
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