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1. (v.i.) demur
to make objection, esp. on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object.
2. demur
Law. to respond with a demurrer.
3. demur
Archaic. to linger; hesitate.
4. (n.) demur
the act of making objection.
5. demur
an objection raised.
6. demur
hesitation.
Etymology: (1175–1225; < OF demorer < L dēmorārī to linger, der. of mora delay)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) demur, demurral, demurrer
(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
2. (verb) demur, except
take exception to
"he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday"
3. (verb) demur
enter a demurrer
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) demur
to linger; to stay; to tarry
2. (verb) demur
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
3. (verb) demur
to scruple or object; to take exception; as, I demur to that statement
4. (verb) demur
to interpose a demurrer. See Demurrer, 2
5. (verb) demur
to suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about
6. (verb) demur
to cause delay to; to put off
7. (verb) demur
stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple
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