1. a legal pleading that objects to or challenges the legal sufficiency of an opponent’s case without disputing the facts
Usage: legal
2. a person who demurs or objects to something

Examples

• The defense attorney filed a demurrer arguing that the complaint failed to state a valid claim.
• The judge sustained the demurrer and dismissed the case.
• Her demurrer to the proposed changes delayed the vote.
• The plaintiff’s lawyer had to amend the complaint after the demurrer was granted.
• He was known as a frequent demurrer at town hall meetings.
• The demurrer challenged the legal basis of the lawsuit without questioning the alleged facts.