demurrer

Definitions


[dɪˈməːrə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an objection granting the factual basis of an opponent's point but dismissing it as irrelevant or invalid
(e.g: the pleadings must be referred to because they contain the facts, as is normal in a demurrer)


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Origin:
early 16th century: from Anglo-Norman French (infinitive used as a noun), from Old French demourer ‘remain, stay’ (see demur)




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