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
In a May 5 ruling obtained by PEOPLE, a California judge also granted Smith's demurrer to the counts in violinist Brian King Joseph's original complaint.
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Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
As the demurrer tells it, most of the plaintiffs had already invested in Aspiration by the time Ballmer became involved with the company in late 2021.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The hearing on the demurrer motion is scheduled for June 11.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
While Zook was fumbling about with her demurrers, her 60-day period for filing her UPEPA special motion came and went.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Perhaps, perhaps, but what is sure is that Costner has another kick at the case on the calendar for December in a demurrer hearing.
—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
Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
As the demurrer tells it, most of the plaintiffs had already invested in Aspiration by the time Ballmer became involved with the company in late 2021.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The hearing on the demurrer motion is scheduled for June 11.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
While Zook was fumbling about with her demurrers, her 60-day period for filing her UPEPA special motion came and went.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Perhaps, perhaps, but what is sure is that Costner has another kick at the case on the calendar for December in a demurrer hearing.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurrer
Noun
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There were also objections from bigger carriers such as United, which had an urgent financial interest in seeing the back of a pesky cheap competitor.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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As for your wife’s objection, Miss Manners will point out that good manners need not mean being bulldozed by others.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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This policy was created in response to business complaints and safety concerns regarding disruptive behavior.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The children were allegedly being abducted to be taken to their native Yemen, the outlets reported, citing prosecutors and felony complaints.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Sure, there's a good case to be made that the 2027 total solar eclipse is the exception to this rule purely because of the extreme length of totality.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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With the exception of our executive editor, the members of our editorial board are not news reporters or editors.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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“Demurrer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurrer. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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