Definition of Demurrer
Demurrer
de·mur·rer
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A formal objection or plea in a lawsuit that challenges the sufficiency of the opponent's claim.
e.g. The defendant filed a demurrer to the plaintiff's complaint, arguing it failed to state a valid claim.
(noun)
a person who objects to, opposes, or refuses to accept something;
e.g. There wasn't a single demurrer in the audience, so it appeared as though everyone shared the same opinion.
(noun)
(dated, legal) an objection raised in a court of law, saying that while someone's point/statement is factually true, it is sufficient, valid, or relavant enough to justify legal action;
e.g. He raised a demurrer against the witness's statement, saying it was all speculation.
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