Synonyms of the word

demurral

• n. The act of demurring.
• n. (law) A formal objection.

demur

• v. (intransitive, obsolete) To linger; to stay; to tarry.
• v. (intransitive) To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty;…
• v. (intransitive) To scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk.
• v. (intransitive, law) To interpose a demurrer.
• v. (transitive, obsolete) To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about.
• v. (transitive, obsolete) To cause delay to; to put off.
• n. Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.

demurrer

• n. someone who demurs or objects.
• n. (law) A motion by a party to an action, for the immediate or summary judgment of the court on the question,…

objection

• n. The act of objecting.
• n. A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed…
• n. (law) An official protest raised in a court of law during a legal trial over a violation of the rules…