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
In a May 5 ruling obtained by PEOPLE, a California judge also granted Smith's demurrer to the counts in violinist Brian King Joseph's original complaint.
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Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
As the demurrer tells it, most of the plaintiffs had already invested in Aspiration by the time Ballmer became involved with the company in late 2021.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Jan. 2026
The hearing on the demurrer motion is scheduled for June 11.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
As the demurrer tells it, most of the plaintiffs had already invested in Aspiration by the time Ballmer became involved with the company in late 2021.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Jan. 2026
The hearing on the demurrer motion is scheduled for June 11.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurrer
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For individuals 18 and older, courts generally must approve a qualifying name change within six weeks without holding a hearing or allowing formal objections.
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Much of the objection to using the term comes from Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon and Gaza despite ceasefires.
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The air district is still encouraging residents to report odors to its online complaint system or by calling (800) 288-7664.
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The dietitian thought there might be a correlation, according to an internal Abbott summary of the complaint shown during Colombo’s deposition.
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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While the majority of states have lieutenant governors, there are exceptions.
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“Demurrer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurrer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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