Definition of Demurrer

1. Noun. (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings.

Exact synonyms: Demur, Demurral
Generic synonyms: Objection
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Demur, Demur, Demur, Demur

2. Noun. (law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings.
Generic synonyms: Pleading
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Demur, Demur

3. Noun. A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him. "He gave evidence for the defense"
Exact synonyms: Defence, Defense, Denial
Generic synonyms: Due Process, Due Process Of Law
Group relationships: Trial
Specialized synonyms: Entrapment
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Antonyms: Prosecution
Derivative terms: Deny

Definition of Demurrer

1. n. One who demurs.

Definition of Demurrer

1. one that demurs [n -S] - See also: demurs

Lexicographical Neighbors of Demurrer

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demure
demured
demurely
demureness
demurenesses
demurer
demures
demurest
demuring
demurrage
demurrages
demurral
demurrals
demurred
demurrer (current term)
demurrers
demurring
demurs
demy
demyelinate
demyelinated myelitis
demyelinating
demyelinating disease
demyelinating diseases
demyelinating encephalopathy
demyelinating polyneuropathy
demyelination
demyelination
demyelinations

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