Legal Definition and Related Resources of Demur
Meaning of Demur
To raise an objection in a pleading as to the sufficiency in law of the opponent’s pleading. See demurrer .
Synonyms of Demur
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.
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