demur | English to English Dictionary

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demur

(d/I/'m/[@]/r )

(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings(noun.communication)

Synonym:
demurral, demurrer

source: wordnet30
Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.(noun)

source: webster1913

take exception to(verb.communication)

Example:
He demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday.

Synonym:
challenge, dispute, except, gainsay

source: wordnet30
enter a demurrer(verb.communication)

source: wordnet30
To linger; to stay; to tarry.(verb)

source: webster1913
To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about.(verb)

source: webster1913

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