Definition of demurrer in English:

demurrer

noun dɪˈməːrədəˈmərər

Law dated

1An objection granting the factual basis of an opponent's point but dismissing it as irrelevant or invalid.
the pleadings must be referred to because they contain the facts, as is normal in a demurrer
Example sentencesExamples
- It would not be an order that would be made as on demurrer, but would be to stay.
- I know that the rules are now somewhat laxer than they used to be and you get confused, but if it was not clear whether or not judgment had been entered, then it seemed to me this could only be on a demurrer basis.
- Grant leave to the defendant to withdraw its demurrer filed 23 June 2004, and the same is now withdrawn;
- The plaintiff issued a special demurrer to that plea, alleging it furnished no legal justification or excuse for the defendant's action.
- I do not know whether this is connected but I gave an opinion on a matter, I think, that went on demurrer to the Court…
1. 1.1formal An objection.
  反对
  the headmaster was about to enter a stinging demurrer when the phone rang
  Example sentencesExamples
  Nevertheless, after all qualifications or demurrers have been entered, Hobsbawm's elegy to the political tradition to which he dedicated his life has a dignity and passion that must command anyone's respect.
  Synonyms
  objection, protest, protestation, complaint, dispute, dissent, carping, cavilling, recalcitrance, opposition, resistance

Origin

Early 16th century: from Anglo-Norman French (infinitive used as a noun), from Old French demourer 'remain, stay' (see demur).

Rhymes

borough, burgh, Burra, curragh, thorough deferrer, referrer, stirrer, transferor, transferrer

Definition of demurrer in US English:

demurrer

noundəˈmərərdəˈmərər

Law dated

1An objection that an opponent's point is irrelevant or invalid, while granting the factual basis of the point.
〔律〕〈旧〉抗辩，斥辩
on demurrer it was held that the plaintiff's claim succeeded
经抗辩确认原告主张获胜。
Example sentencesExamples
- I do not know whether this is connected but I gave an opinion on a matter, I think, that went on demurrer to the Court…
- It would not be an order that would be made as on demurrer, but would be to stay.
- Grant leave to the defendant to withdraw its demurrer filed 23 June 2004, and the same is now withdrawn;
- I know that the rules are now somewhat laxer than they used to be and you get confused, but if it was not clear whether or not judgment had been entered, then it seemed to me this could only be on a demurrer basis.
- The plaintiff issued a special demurrer to that plea, alleging it furnished no legal justification or excuse for the defendant's action.
1. 1.1formal An objection.
  反对
  Example sentencesExamples
  Nevertheless, after all qualifications or demurrers have been entered, Hobsbawm's elegy to the political tradition to which he dedicated his life has a dignity and passion that must command anyone's respect.
  Synonyms
  objection, protest, protestation, complaint, dispute, dissent, carping, cavilling, recalcitrance, opposition, resistance

Origin

Early 16th century: from Anglo-Norman French (infinitive used as a noun), from Old French demourer ‘remain, stay’ (see demur).

单词	demurrer
释义	Definition of demurrer in English: demurrer noun dɪˈməːrədəˈmərər Law dated 1An objection granting the factual basis of an opponent's point but dismissing it as irrelevant or invalid. the pleadings must be referred to because they contain the facts, as is normal in a demurrer Example sentencesExamples It would not be an order that would be made as on demurrer, but would be to stay. I know that the rules are now somewhat laxer than they used to be and you get confused, but if it was not clear whether or not judgment had been entered, then it seemed to me this could only be on a demurrer basis. Grant leave to the defendant to withdraw its demurrer filed 23 June 2004, and the same is now withdrawn; The plaintiff issued a special demurrer to that plea, alleging it furnished no legal justification or excuse for the defendant's action. I do not know whether this is connected but I gave an opinion on a matter, I think, that went on demurrer to the Court… 1.1formal An objection. 反对 the headmaster was about to enter a stinging demurrer when the phone rang Example sentencesExamples Nevertheless, after all qualifications or demurrers have been entered, Hobsbawm's elegy to the political tradition to which he dedicated his life has a dignity and passion that must command anyone's respect. Synonyms objection, protest, protestation, complaint, dispute, dissent, carping, cavilling, recalcitrance, opposition, resistance Origin Early 16th century: from Anglo-Norman French (infinitive used as a noun), from Old French demourer 'remain, stay' (see demur). Rhymes borough, burgh, Burra, curragh, thorough deferrer, referrer, stirrer, transferor, transferrer Definition of demurrer in US English: demurrer noundəˈmərərdəˈmərər Law dated 1An objection that an opponent's point is irrelevant or invalid, while granting the factual basis of the point. 〔律〕〈旧〉抗辩，斥辩 on demurrer it was held that the plaintiff's claim succeeded 经抗辩确认原告主张获胜。 Example sentencesExamples I do not know whether this is connected but I gave an opinion on a matter, I think, that went on demurrer to the Court… It would not be an order that would be made as on demurrer, but would be to stay. Grant leave to the defendant to withdraw its demurrer filed 23 June 2004, and the same is now withdrawn; I know that the rules are now somewhat laxer than they used to be and you get confused, but if it was not clear whether or not judgment had been entered, then it seemed to me this could only be on a demurrer basis. The plaintiff issued a special demurrer to that plea, alleging it furnished no legal justification or excuse for the defendant's action. 1.1formal An objection. 反对 Example sentencesExamples Nevertheless, after all qualifications or demurrers have been entered, Hobsbawm's elegy to the political tradition to which he dedicated his life has a dignity and passion that must command anyone's respect. Synonyms objection, protest, protestation, complaint, dispute, dissent, carping, cavilling, recalcitrance, opposition, resistance Origin Early 16th century: from Anglo-Norman French (infinitive used as a noun), from Old French demourer ‘remain, stay’ (see demur).
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