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Definition of demurrer in English: demurrernoun dɪˈməːrədəˈmərər Law dated 1An objection granting the factual basis of an opponent's point but dismissing it as irrelevant or invalid. the pleadings must be referred to because they contain the facts, as is normal in a demurrer Example sentencesExamples - It would not be an order that would be made as on demurrer, but would be to stay.
- I know that the rules are now somewhat laxer than they used to be and you get confused, but if it was not clear whether or not judgment had been entered, then it seemed to me this could only be on a demurrer basis.
- Grant leave to the defendant to withdraw its demurrer filed 23 June 2004, and the same is now withdrawn;
- The plaintiff issued a special demurrer to that plea, alleging it furnished no legal justification or excuse for the defendant's action.
- I do not know whether this is connected but I gave an opinion on a matter, I think, that went on demurrer to the Court…
- 1.1formal An objection.
the headmaster was about to enter a stinging demurrer when the phone rang Example sentencesExamples - Nevertheless, after all qualifications or demurrers have been entered, Hobsbawm's elegy to the political tradition to which he dedicated his life has a dignity and passion that must command anyone's respect.
Synonyms objection, protest, protestation, complaint, dispute, dissent, carping, cavilling, recalcitrance, opposition, resistance
Origin Early 16th century: from Anglo-Norman French (infinitive used as a noun), from Old French demourer 'remain, stay' (see demur). Rhymes borough, burgh, Burra, curragh, thorough deferrer, referrer, stirrer, transferor, transferrer Definition of demurrer in US English: demurrernoundəˈmərərdəˈmərər Law dated 1An objection that an opponent's point is irrelevant or invalid, while granting the factual basis of the point. on demurrer it was held that the plaintiff's claim succeeded Example sentencesExamples - I do not know whether this is connected but I gave an opinion on a matter, I think, that went on demurrer to the Court…
- It would not be an order that would be made as on demurrer, but would be to stay.
- Grant leave to the defendant to withdraw its demurrer filed 23 June 2004, and the same is now withdrawn;
- I know that the rules are now somewhat laxer than they used to be and you get confused, but if it was not clear whether or not judgment had been entered, then it seemed to me this could only be on a demurrer basis.
- The plaintiff issued a special demurrer to that plea, alleging it furnished no legal justification or excuse for the defendant's action.
- 1.1formal An objection.
Example sentencesExamples - Nevertheless, after all qualifications or demurrers have been entered, Hobsbawm's elegy to the political tradition to which he dedicated his life has a dignity and passion that must command anyone's respect.
Synonyms objection, protest, protestation, complaint, dispute, dissent, carping, cavilling, recalcitrance, opposition, resistance
Origin Early 16th century: from Anglo-Norman French (infinitive used as a noun), from Old French demourer ‘remain, stay’ (see demur). |