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
By Range’s thinking, detailed in a demurrer filed on Monday, CAA should be barred from further pursuing the case.
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
McGee, Simmons and Stanley challenged the complaint in a demurrer motion first filed in December, arguing that the defendants and Stueber’s family had already settled the matter in 2023 through a $250,000 Worker’s Compensation settlement.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
With the demurrer unsuccessful, Mallen indicated that the defense would file a motion for summary judgement, which if granted would end the case.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
Judge Jonathan Fish in a ruling released Tuesday afternoon agreed with a demurrer filed by Carr, which objected to the air show’s legal arguments.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 June 2024
Talley is set to make a ruling on whether to grant the demurrer Friday.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Focus and Goldman are also arguing that pursuant to their engagement agreement, the matter should be litigated in New York, and alternatively filed a demurrer to six of the eight causes of action, arguing failure to state a claim for everything but breach of contract.
—Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2023
Judge Orozco is expected to issue a related ruling as early as Friday on Live Nation’s similar challenge – known as a demurrer – to Corniel’s separate lawsuit alleging wrongful death, negligence, and premises liability.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2023
Wohlfeil previously allowed the Gordon complaint to proceed in litigation, rejecting what’s called a demurrer filed early in the legal dispute.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2022
Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
McGee, Simmons and Stanley challenged the complaint in a demurrer motion first filed in December, arguing that the defendants and Stueber’s family had already settled the matter in 2023 through a $250,000 Worker’s Compensation settlement.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
With the demurrer unsuccessful, Mallen indicated that the defense would file a motion for summary judgement, which if granted would end the case.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
Judge Jonathan Fish in a ruling released Tuesday afternoon agreed with a demurrer filed by Carr, which objected to the air show’s legal arguments.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 June 2024
Talley is set to make a ruling on whether to grant the demurrer Friday.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Focus and Goldman are also arguing that pursuant to their engagement agreement, the matter should be litigated in New York, and alternatively filed a demurrer to six of the eight causes of action, arguing failure to state a claim for everything but breach of contract.
—Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2023
Judge Orozco is expected to issue a related ruling as early as Friday on Live Nation’s similar challenge – known as a demurrer – to Corniel’s separate lawsuit alleging wrongful death, negligence, and premises liability.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2023
Wohlfeil previously allowed the Gordon complaint to proceed in litigation, rejecting what’s called a demurrer filed early in the legal dispute.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurrer
Noun
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But the reality is that Mr. Dixon had asked his supervisor about the hire and was told that there were no objections.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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One woman shouted her objections from her seat in the balcony.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The figure is only representative of information and complaints submitted by victims to the IC3, FBI officials confirmed.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In an exhibit to HSM’s complaint, the marketing advance is detailed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The only exception is that when the three characters fall, the remaining two can be called as backup to help finish the fight.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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The exception means employees can work remotely from anywhere in North Carolina, not solely within Mecklenburg County.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Demurrer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurrer. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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