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demurrer

/dɪ'mɜrər/

Synonyms of demurrer Antonyms of demurrer Examples of demurrer Usage of demurrer Parts of demurrer Definition that contains demurrer Words sounding like demurrer Explanation of demurrer

noun
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
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defence defense denial

type of:
due process of law due process

part of:
trial
noun
(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
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demur demurral

type of:
objection
noun
(law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings
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type of:
pleading

Definition that contains demurrer

plea (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
demur enter a demurrer