Definition

A legal term referring to an objection made in court, where a party does not deny the truth of the claims but argues that they are not enough to warrant legal action.

Example

The lawyer filed a demurrer to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence presented by the prosecution.

Conversation

I heard you had to file a demurrer for that case.

Yeah, the allegations were just not enough to go to trial.

That makes sense; it's good to challenge them early on.

Absolutely, it saves time and resources in the long run.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Demurrer → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "morrere" (from Latin, meaning to delay or to hesitate). The word refers to the act of formally objecting or delaying a legal proceeding.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'delaying' ('morrere') a decision or action, which is what a demurrer does in a legal context.

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