demurrable

adjective

de·​mur·​ra·​ble
də̇ˈmər‧əbəl
dēˈ- also -mə̄rə-
: susceptible of being demurred to (as in a legal action)

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Etymology

demur entry 1 + -able

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“Demurrable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demurrable. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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