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
By Range’s thinking, detailed in a demurrer filed on Monday, CAA should be barred from further pursuing the case.
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
McGee, Simmons and Stanley challenged the complaint in a demurrer motion first filed in December, arguing that the defendants and Stueber’s family had already settled the matter in 2023 through a $250,000 Worker’s Compensation settlement.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
With the demurrer unsuccessful, Mallen indicated that the defense would file a motion for summary judgement, which if granted would end the case.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
Judge Jonathan Fish in a ruling released Tuesday afternoon agreed with a demurrer filed by Carr, which objected to the air show’s legal arguments.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 June 2024
Talley is set to make a ruling on whether to grant the demurrer Friday.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Focus and Goldman are also arguing that pursuant to their engagement agreement, the matter should be litigated in New York, and alternatively filed a demurrer to six of the eight causes of action, arguing failure to state a claim for everything but breach of contract.
—Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2023
Judge Orozco is expected to issue a related ruling as early as Friday on Live Nation’s similar challenge – known as a demurrer – to Corniel’s separate lawsuit alleging wrongful death, negligence, and premises liability.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2023
Wohlfeil previously allowed the Gordon complaint to proceed in litigation, rejecting what’s called a demurrer filed early in the legal dispute.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2022
Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
McGee, Simmons and Stanley challenged the complaint in a demurrer motion first filed in December, arguing that the defendants and Stueber’s family had already settled the matter in 2023 through a $250,000 Worker’s Compensation settlement.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
With the demurrer unsuccessful, Mallen indicated that the defense would file a motion for summary judgement, which if granted would end the case.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
Judge Jonathan Fish in a ruling released Tuesday afternoon agreed with a demurrer filed by Carr, which objected to the air show’s legal arguments.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 June 2024
Talley is set to make a ruling on whether to grant the demurrer Friday.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Focus and Goldman are also arguing that pursuant to their engagement agreement, the matter should be litigated in New York, and alternatively filed a demurrer to six of the eight causes of action, arguing failure to state a claim for everything but breach of contract.
—Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2023
Judge Orozco is expected to issue a related ruling as early as Friday on Live Nation’s similar challenge – known as a demurrer – to Corniel’s separate lawsuit alleging wrongful death, negligence, and premises liability.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2023
Wohlfeil previously allowed the Gordon complaint to proceed in litigation, rejecting what’s called a demurrer filed early in the legal dispute.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurrer
Noun
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Provide 7 realistic objections or reasons for apathy that typical customers might have.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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There has never been an objection to describing this highly brutal, murderous conduct in words, nor did anyone object to this office when such crime scene images were recently shown on a Netflix documentary.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In an exhibit to HSM’s complaint, the marketing advance is detailed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The figure is only representative of information and complaints submitted by victims to the IC3, FBI officials confirmed.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The only exception is that when the three characters fall, the remaining two can be called as backup to help finish the fight.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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The exception means employees can work remotely from anywhere in North Carolina, not solely within Mecklenburg County.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Demurrer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurrer. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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