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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.
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.
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.
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