vastustus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- demur verb Chiefly followed by to, and sometimes by at or on: to object or be reluctant; to balk, to take exception.
- disapproval noun A feeling or expression of not approving of something; condemnation.
- exception noun Someone or something left out of a general rule or statement.
- negative adj Expressing disapproval, pessimism, or something undesirable.
- opposition noun Strong disagreement with, or resistance to, a plan, policy, or idea.
Senses
vastustus is used for these senses in English:
- demur An act of objecting or taking exception; a scruple; also, an exception taken or objection to something.
- disapproval The act of disapproving; condemnation.
- exception (usually, followed by to or against) An objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense.
- negative Refusal or withholding of assents; prohibition, veto [from 15th c.]
- opposition The action of opposing or of being in conflict.
demur — full definition
- verb Chiefly followed by to, and sometimes by at or on: to object or be reluctant; to balk, to take exception.
- verb To submit a demurrer (“motion by a party to a legal action for the immediate or summary judgment of the court on the question of whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defence, and hence whether the party bringing the motion is required to answer or proceed further”).
- verb To endure, to last.
- verb To linger, to tarry.