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- [dih-mur-er]
- /dɪˈmɜr ər/
- /dɪ.ˈmʌ.rə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-mur-er]
- /dɪˈmɜr ər/
Definitions of demurrer word
- noun demurrer a pleading that admits an opponent's point but denies that it is a relevant or valid argument 3
- noun demurrer any objection raised 3
- noun demurrer a plea for the dismissal of a lawsuit on the grounds that even if the statements of the opposing party are true, they do not sustain the claim because they are insufficient or otherwise legally defective 3
- noun demurrer an objection; demur 3
- noun demurrer a person who demurs 3
- noun demurrer 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. 1
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Parts of speech for Demurrer
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demurrer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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noun demurrer
- claim — If you say that someone claims that something is true, you mean they say that it is true but you are not sure whether or not they are telling the truth.
- belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
- thesis — a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, especially one to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objections: He vigorously defended his thesis on the causes of war.
- idea — any conception existing in the mind as a result of mental understanding, awareness, or activity.
- assertion — a positive statement, usually made without an attempt at furnishing evidence
Antonyms for demurrer
noun demurrer
- reality — the state or quality of being real.
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- affection — If you regard someone or something with affection, you like them and are fond of them.
- friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- friendship — the state of being a friend; association as friends: to value a person's friendship.
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