demurrer
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
See demurrer in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(dĭ-mûrˈər, -mŭrˈ-)
noun- One that demurs; an objector.
- An objection.
- Law A method of objecting that admits the facts of the opponent's argument but denies that they sustain the pleading based upon them.
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