Legal Definition and Related Resources of Demur

To raise an objection in a pleading as to the sufficiency in law of the opponent’s pleading. See demurrer .

verb

• beg to differ
• challenge
• contradict
• contravene
• controvert
• deny
• differ
• disagree
• disapprove
• disavow
• dissent
• enter a demurrer
• exceptionem facere
• not confirm
• object
• oppose
• protest
• raise objections
• reject
• repudiate
• scruple
• take exception
• traverse
• withhold assent

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Demur in the Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims

To object for legal insufficiency; to interpose a demurrer.

Note: This legal definition of Demur in the Dictionary of Law (English and American Jurisprudence) is from 1893.