Definition of demurral Demurral

de•mur•ral

We found 5 definitions of demurral from 4 different sources.

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What does demurral mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

demurral - (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
  demur, demurrer
  objection (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality
  jurisprudence, law the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • demurral (Noun)
    The act of demurring.
  • demurral (Noun)
    A formal objection.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • demurral (n.)
    Demur; delay in acting or deciding.

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