demur

Noun
  1. (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings (synset 107223749)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: objection - the speech act of objecting
    same as: demurral, demurrer
Verb
  1. Take exception to (synset 200809603)
    "he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday"
    is a type of: object - express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
    same as: except
  2. Enter a demurrer (synset 201018635)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: plead - make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts

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