DEMURRER Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

demurrer

noun

di-ˈmər-ər

Definition of demurrer

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 The hearing on the demurrer motion is scheduled for June 11. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026 For those of you who don't know, demurrers challenge the legal sufficiency of the plaintiff's complaint. — 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 See All Example Sentences for demurrer

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Noun

Bessent's remarks came as Siluanov's first in-person appearance at the summit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 drew objections from other European leaders.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
The employee handles the objection, pricing question, scheduling conflict or judgment call.

— Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of objection

Noun

The singer’s complaint seeks a jury trial and compensatory damages of over $75,000.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
When reached for comment on LeVota’s letter, which The Star obtained this week, Garza’s attorney Brianne Thomas called it an act of retaliation and provided a copy of Garza’s complaint to The Star.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The law includes several exceptions, including certain vehicles, medical devices and other equipment.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
The developers have sought an exception to rules around how much parking can front a nearby boulevard, and will be expected to provide extra landscaping and screening to buffer the parking from nearby properties.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

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