demur
de
di
mur
ˈmɜr
mēr
British pronunciation
/dɪmˈɜː/

英語での「demur」の定義と意味

to demur
01

異議を唱える, 躊躇する

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance
Intransitive: to demur | to demur at sth
to demur definition and meaning
example
When asked to work overtime, Sarah demurred, citing family commitments.
残業を求められた時、サラは家族の都合を理由に異議を唱えた
The committee member demurred at the proposed budget, expressing concerns about its feasibility.
委員会のメンバーは、提案された予算に異議を唱え、その実現可能性について懸念を表明した。
02

異議を唱える, 疑念を表明する

to raise objections or express doubts about the validity or sufficiency of a legal claim or argument
Intransitive
example
The defense attorney demurred, arguing that the prosecution's evidence was insufficient.
弁護人は、検察側の証拠が不十分であると主張して異議を唱えた
The appellate court upheld the lower court's decision after the appellant demurred.
上訴裁判所は、上訴人が異議を唱えた後、下級裁判所の判決を支持した。
Demur
01

抗弁, 異議申し立て

a motion filed in court by a party, typically a defendant, raising a point that even if the facts alleged by the other side are true, they do not state a valid legal claim
SpecializedSpecialized
example
The defendant filed a demur, arguing the complaint did n't allege any breach of contract.
被告は、訴状が契約違反を主張していないと論じて、異議申し立てを提出した。
The court sustained the demur and gave the plaintiff leave to amend the pleadings.
裁判所は抗弁を支持し、原告に訴状を修正する許可を与えた。
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