English
Pronunciation
\de*mur"rer\,
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��r�(r)|-��r�(r)
Noun
demurrer

1. someone who demurs or objects
2. (Law) 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.

Derived terms
demurrer to evidence

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