DEMURRAL

demur, demurral, demurrer

(noun) (law) a formal objection to an opponent’s pleadings

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

demurral (plural demurrals)

The act of demurring.

(legal) A formal objection.

Synonyms

• (act of demurring: suspending proceedings): hiatus, moratorium, recess; see also pause

• (act of demurring: putting off): deferral, procrastination; see also deferment

Source: Wiktionary

De*mur"ral, n.

Definition: Demur; delay in acting or deciding. The same causes of demurral existed which prevented British troops from assisting in the expulsion of the French from Rome. Southey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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