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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
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.
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
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