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
例
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。
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
例
The prosecution demurred to the defense's attempt to introduce new witnesses at the last minute.
検察側は、弁護側が最後の最後で新しい証人を導入しようとする試みに異議を唱えた。
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
Specialized例
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。
