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to demur
01
to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance
Intransitive: to demur | to demur at sth
Examples
When asked to work overtime, Sarah demurred, citing family commitments.
The committee member demurred at the proposed budget, expressing concerns about its feasibility.
02
to raise objections or express doubts about the validity or sufficiency of a legal claim or argument
Intransitive
Examples
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
01
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
SpecializedExamples
The defendant filed a demur, arguing the complaint did n't allege any breach of contract.
The court sustained the demur and gave the plaintiff leave to amend the pleadings.
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