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Meaning of 'demurrer' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Demurrer [ n.]
- One who demurs.
- A stop or pause by a party to an action, for the judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further.

Meaning of 'demurrer' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . demurrer [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
Example in sentence:
  • he gave evidence for the defense

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