Demurrer

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɝrər/

Definitions of demurrer

noun an objection raised; demur

Example Sentences

A1 I filed a demurrer in court to challenge the validity of the evidence.

A2 The lawyer submitted a demurrer arguing that the case should be dismissed.

B1 The demurrer was denied by the judge, and the trial proceeded as scheduled.

B2 The demurrer raised important legal issues that needed to be addressed before the trial could continue.

C1 The demurrer was upheld by the appellate court, leading to a retrial of the case.

C2 The demurrer presented a compelling argument that ultimately led to the dismissal of the charges against the defendant.

Examples of demurrer in a Sentence

formal The defense attorney filed a demurrer challenging the sufficiency of the plaintiff's evidence.

informal The lawyer said 'I'm gonna file a demurrer' to try and get the case thrown out.

slang The attorney pulled a slick move and hit 'em with a demurrer right out the gate.

figurative In life, sometimes you have to raise a demurrer when faced with baseless accusations.

Grammatical Forms of demurrer

• past tense: demurred
• plural: demurrers
• comparative: more demurring
• superlative: most demurring
• present tense: demur
• future tense: will demur
• perfect tense: have demurred
• continuous tense: is demurring
• singular: demurrer
• positive degree: demurrer
• infinitive: to demur
• gerund: demurring
• participle: demurred

Origin and Evolution of demurrer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'demurrer' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'demorer' meaning 'to delay' or 'to linger'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to a formal objection to a point of law, the word 'demurrer' has evolved to also mean a hesitation or delay in accepting or agreeing with something.