— demurrable , adj.
/di merr"/ , v. , demurred, demurring , n.
v.i.
1. to make objection, esp. on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object: They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred.
2. Law. to interpose a demurrer.
3. Archaic. to linger; hesitate.
n.
4. the act of making objection.
5. an objection raised.
6. hesitation.
7. Law. Obs. a demurrer.
[ 1175-1225; ME demuren demurer, OF demorer demorari to linger, equiv. to de- DE- + morari to delay, deriv. of mora delay ]
Syn. 5. scruple, qualm, misgiving.
Ant. 1. agree, accede.