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demur Meaning
demur (n)
(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
demur (v)
take exception to
enter a demurrer
demur (v. i.)
To linger; to stay; to tarry.
To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.
To scruple or object; to take exception; as, I demur to that statement.
To interpose a demurrer. See Demurrer, 2.
Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
demur (v. t.)
To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about.
To cause delay to; to put off.
FAQs About the word demur
(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings, take exception to, enter a demurrerTo linger; to stay; to tarry., To delay; to pause; to suspend proceeding
exception,objection, complaint,question, expostulation, protest, demurrer, demurral, challenge, remonstrance
willingness, approval, agreement, agreement, willingness, approval, sanction, sanction,acceptance, assent
When asked to join the committee, she did not outright refuse but instead offered a demur response, citing her busy schedule.
His demur attitude towards the proposed changes hinted at underlying skepticism about their effectiveness.
Despite the group's enthusiasm for the project, one member continued to demur, expressing concerns about its feasibility.
The politician chose to demur when pressed for a definitive answer on controversial issues during the interview.
