demurrals

noun

plural of demurral
as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent surprisingly, she wrote the check for the parking fine without demurral

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  1. objections
  2. exceptions
  3. complaints
Noun
  • Defense objections were rare, and the prosecution let witnesses be dismissed without redirect questioning after cross-examination.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The order also authorizes the Justice Department to challenge state vaccine regulations deemed insufficiently respectful of parental objections.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of objections
Noun
  • Supply chains are operational environments defined by speed, exceptions, competing priorities, and constant disruption.
    — George Ninikas, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Local fire agencies could make exceptions based on factors including fire risk, fire-response resources, evacuation routes, and fire-hardening of homes, but variations would require approval by city councils or county supervisors.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • Lee says overgrown trees are among the most common constituent complaints.
    — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities tracked him down following public complaints, and he was arrested at a villa in Legian, a popular tourist spot near Kuta Beach.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of complaints
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