as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
the only demurrer voiced by most music critics was that the piece was too short
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Recent Examples of demurrer
Perhaps, perhaps, but what is sure is that Costner has another kick at the case on the calendar for December in a demurrer hearing.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
LaBella’s lawsuit will face another hurdle when the judge considers a separate challenge known as a demurrer in December.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
The trial court sustained Celestron's demurrer as to Orion's UVTA claim.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
By Range’s thinking, detailed in a demurrer filed on Monday, CAA should be barred from further pursuing the case.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
LaBella’s lawsuit will face another hurdle when the judge considers a separate challenge known as a demurrer in December.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
The trial court sustained Celestron's demurrer as to Orion's UVTA claim.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
By Range’s thinking, detailed in a demurrer filed on Monday, CAA should be barred from further pursuing the case.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurrer
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At a City Hall news conference, the mayor responded to a question about retroactive changes to the 2026 budget, which aldermen passed over his objections last month, by reiterating the package could force personnel cuts.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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During the certification process, members of Congress have the opportunity to object to a state’s results, which triggers debate and then a vote about whether the objection is to be upheld.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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The complaint alleges the blaze ignited when the two workers from the Public Works Department were moving boulders in Trabuco Canyon.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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The complaint says King returned to the apartment the next day, wearing a mask and again asking about Toney.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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That type of big-moment success was more the exception than the rule, however, in a Chiefs defensive season defined by letdowns in late, game-changing moments.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Smith maintained many of the gifts cited by Cannon fell under exceptions to the disclosure rules, including those governing charity event tickets and gifts for birthdays or holidays.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Demurrer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurrer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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