Demurrer

What do we mean by demurrer?

One that demurs; an objector. noun

An objection. noun

A response to a pleading that admits the facts alleged but denies that they support a cause of action. noun

One who demurs. noun

In law, a pleading in effect that, even conceding the facts to be as alleged by the adversary, he is not entitled to the relief he asks. noun

A demur; an objection. noun

One who demurs. noun

A stop or pause by a party to an action, for the judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further. noun

An exception taken by a party to the evidence offered by the opposite party, and an objecting to proceed further, on the allegation that such evidence is not sufficient in law to maintain the issue, and a reference to the court to determine the point. noun

Someone who demurs or objects noun

A motion by a party to an action, for the immediate or summary judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further. noun

(law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings noun

(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings noun

A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him noun

A motion by a party to an action, for the immediate or summary judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further.

Words that are spelled similarly to demurrer:
demurrer, demurred, demurer, demure, demurral, deferrer, deterrer, demerger, deburred, demurrers, demeurer, demuxer, beurrer.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word demurrer:
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Words that rhyme with demurrer:
summer her, summerour.

Adjectives that are often used to describe demurrer:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective demurrer:
book, continued, distinctions, complaint.

Consonant match to demurrer:
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Words that sound like demurrer:
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