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demur

Pronunciation: /dɪˈməː/

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Definition of demur

verb (demurs, demurring, demurred)

[no object]

raise objections or show reluctance:normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred
Law, dated put forward a demurrer.

noun

[mass noun, usually with negative]

the action of objecting to or hesitating over something:they accepted this ruling without demur

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'linger, delay'): from Old French demourer (verb), demeure (noun), based on Latin de- 'away, completely' + morari 'delay'