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DEMURRER

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Demurrer.

Demurrer - as a noun

(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demurdemurral

(law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings

A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

Example: "He gave evidence for the defense"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defencedefensedenial
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
due processdue process of law
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The lawyer filed a demurrer in response to the plaintiff's complaint."
"The judge overruled the demurrer and allowed the case to proceed."
"The demurrer challenged the sufficiency of the evidence presented by the prosecution."
"After reviewing the demurrer, the court agreed that the allegations were baseless."
"The demurrer highlighted several procedural errors made by the opposing counsel."
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Word Game Points

Is DEMURRER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, demurrer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEMURRER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DEMURRER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, demurrer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEMURRER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DEMURRER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, demurrer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEMURRER has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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