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

noun (n)

  • (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

verb (v)

  • 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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