demurrer

Noun

Meaning

One who demurs.

A stop or pause by a party to an action, for the judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

defense defence denial demur demurral squawk cavil question claim opposition argument exception concern difficulty answer

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Antonyms

damnation approver agreement belief invasion answer

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Hypernyms

objection pleading due process due process of law

Hyponyms

entrapment

Anagrams

murderer

Examples

he gave evidence for the defense Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

demurral demurrant demurred demurrer to evidence demurring demurring about