Demur (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), de·murred, de·mur·ring.
  1. to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object: They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred.
  2. to interpose a demurrer.
  3. to linger; hesitate.
noun
  1. the act of making objection.
  2. an objection raised.
  3. hesitation.
  4. a demurrer.
verb -murs, -murring or -murred (intr)
  1. to raise objections or show reluctance; object
  2. to raise an objection by entering a demurrer
  3. to hesitate; delay
noun also: demurral (dɪˈmʌrəl)
  1. the act of demurring
  2. an objection raised
  3. hesitation
Demur (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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