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demurrer

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As a noun, demurrer means a motion by a party to an action, for the immediate or summary judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further.

Meanings of demurrer

5 meanings

noun

legalA motion by a party to an action, for the immediate or summary judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further.
Someone who demurs.
(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
Similar: demur, demurral
(law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings
A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against them
“he gave evidence for the defense”
Similar: defense, defence, denial

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Synonyms by meaning

noun: (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

demur demurral

noun: a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the cha…

defense defence denial

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