demurrer
5 synonyms for demurrer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (law) A formal objection that a case should be dismissed because, even if the facts claimed are true, they do not amount to a legal claim.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Taken from Anglo-Norman demurrer, a form of Old French demourer ("to demur") used as a noun in its infinitive form.
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