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de·mur·rer (di mʉr′ər)
noun
- a plea for the dismissal of a lawsuit on the grounds that even if the statements of the opposing party are true, they do not sustain the claim because they are insufficient or otherwise legally defective
- an objection; demur
- a person who demurs
Etymology: OFr demorer, to demur: inf. used as n.
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