demurrer

¹ American  

[dih-mur-er] / dɪˈmɜr ər /

noun

1. a person who demurs; objector.

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demurrer ² 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

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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

demur + -er ¹

Origin of demurrer²

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

demurrer

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 ● Oct. 14, 2023

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

From Fox News ● Jan. 24, 2022

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 ● Sep. 15, 2021

In December, the city filed both a demurrer and a motion to strike, in hopes of having the case diminished or dismissed outright.

From The Verge ● Jan. 28, 2016

This want of jurisdiction can only be ascertained by a judgment on the demurrer to the special plea.

From Report of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Opinions of the Judges Thereof, in the Case of Dred Scott versus John F.A. Sandford December Term, 1856. by Benjamin C. Howard

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