demurrer 1
/di merr"euhr/ , n.
a person who demurs; objector.
[ DEMUR + -ER 1 ]
demurrer 2
/di merr"euhr/ , n.
1. Law. a pleading in effect that even if the facts are as alleged by the opposite party, they do not sustain the contention based on them.
2. an objection raised; demur.
[ 1525-35; demur ( r ) er. See DEMUR, -ER 3 ]
Syn. 2. dissent, challenge, protest, qualm, misgiving.