demurring

intransitive verb demurred, demurring

1. to hesitate because of one's doubts or objections; have scruples; object
2. Law to enter a demurrer

Origin: ME demuren < OFr demorer < L demorari, to delay < de-, from + morari, to delay < mora, a delay < IE base *(s)mer-, to remember > memory

noun

1. an act or instance of demurring
2. an objection raised or exception taken