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demurrer

de·mur·rer

UK/dɪməːɹə(ɹ)/ uncommon

noun

1.

(law) a formal objection to an opponent''s pleadings

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(law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent''s pleadings

3.

a defendant''s answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

  • “he gave evidence for the defense”
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From demur + -er.

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