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demurral
Variant of demur
demur
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de·mur (dē mʉr′, di-)
intransitive verb demurred -·murred′, demurring -·mur′·ring
- to hesitate because of one's doubts or objections; have scruples; object
- Law to enter a demurrer
Etymology: ME demuren < OFr demorer < L demorari, to delay < de-, from + morari, to delay < mora, a delay < IE base *(s)mer-, to remember > memory
noun
- an act or instance of demurring
- an objection raised or exception taken
Also demurral de·mur′·ral
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