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

Example Sentences

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

I took, as quickly as possible, refuge in a surprised demurrer.

From The Sacred Fount by James, Henry

Related Words

• allegation
• assertion
• belief
• claim
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• plea
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