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to demur
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to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance
Intransitive: to demur | to demur at sth
Example
The committee member demurred at the proposed budget, expressing concerns about its feasibility.
She demurred at the idea of endorsing the policy, raising ethical concerns.
When asked to work overtime, Sarah demurred, citing family commitments.
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to raise objections or express doubts about the validity or sufficiency of a legal claim or argument
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Example
The prosecution demurred to the defense 's attempt to introduce new witnesses at the last minute.
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.
Demur
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(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
Пример
The committee member demurred at the proposed budget, expressing concerns about its feasibility.
She demurred at the idea of endorsing the policy, raising ethical concerns.
When asked to work overtime, Sarah demurred, citing family commitments.
He has demurred on accepting the promotion, unsure if he's ready for the responsibility.
Instead of openly agreeing, John demurred and suggested exploring alternative solutions.
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