Zoeken
to demur
01
afzien, weigerden
to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance
Intransitive: to demur | to demur at sth
Example
When asked to work overtime, Sarah demurred, citing family commitments.
The committee member demurred at the proposed budget, expressing concerns about its feasibility.
Instead of openly agreeing, John demurred and suggested exploring alternative solutions.
02
betwisten, verzetten
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.
The appellate court upheld the lower court's decision after the appellant demurred.
Despite facing resistance from opposing counsel, the attorney confidently demurred.
01
tegenwerpingen, bezwaar
(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
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