demur (n.)

  1. (law) a formal objection to an opponents pleadings

    [ Syn: demurral , demurrer ]

    demur (v.)

  1. take exception to; he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday

    [ Syn: except ]

  2. enter a demurrer

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