demurral

noun

di-ˈmər-əl How to pronounce demurral (audio)
Definition of demurralnext
as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent surprisingly, she wrote the check for the parking fine without demurral

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Recent Examples of demurral Nevertheless, all systems rely upon buy-in, and every demurral helps to chip away a little at the rock on which the country has been built. — The Editors, National Review, 24 Sep. 2020 Watching Peterson, in that video, you are reminded of the many Americans who may feel refreshed by Yang’s demurrals on race. — New York Times, 23 Oct. 2019
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  1. objection
  2. exception
  3. complaint
Noun
  • Last month, the FCC approved a petition by the company to end the service over objections from California utility regulators, many residents and Attorney General Rob Bonta.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • The African group had no objection, but the Latin American countries had several, including Nicaragua, Argentina and Paraguay.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of objection
Noun
  • LaFleur has never said much during these conversations, and Thursday’s first day of training camp was no different — with one exception.
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Fresh fruit While fresh fruit such as apples and bananas are allowed in carry-on and checked bags when flying within the continental United States per the solid foods rule, there are some key exceptions.
    — Fiona Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Definition of exception
Noun
  • The Star obtained a copy of the warrant and criminal complaint.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The feud has gotten personal and heated recently, but the complaints date back years.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of complaint

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