as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
the only demurrer voiced by most music critics was that the piece was too short
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Recent Examples of demurrer
By Range’s thinking, detailed in a demurrer filed on Monday, CAA should be barred from further pursuing the case.
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
McGee, Simmons and Stanley challenged the complaint in a demurrer motion first filed in December, arguing that the defendants and Stueber’s family had already settled the matter in 2023 through a $250,000 Worker’s Compensation settlement.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
With the demurrer unsuccessful, Mallen indicated that the defense would file a motion for summary judgement, which if granted would end the case.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
Judge Jonathan Fish in a ruling released Tuesday afternoon agreed with a demurrer filed by Carr, which objected to the air show’s legal arguments.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 June 2024
Talley is set to make a ruling on whether to grant the demurrer Friday.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Focus and Goldman are also arguing that pursuant to their engagement agreement, the matter should be litigated in New York, and alternatively filed a demurrer to six of the eight causes of action, arguing failure to state a claim for everything but breach of contract.
—Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2023
Warner filed a second demurrer in December, and after a hearing in January, a judge agreed in February that Walters’ claims, as written, were outside the two-year statute of limitations.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2022
Warner filed his first demurrer challenging her lawsuit in October, saying Walters’ claims were too old for a civil court judge to even entertain.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2022
Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
McGee, Simmons and Stanley challenged the complaint in a demurrer motion first filed in December, arguing that the defendants and Stueber’s family had already settled the matter in 2023 through a $250,000 Worker’s Compensation settlement.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
With the demurrer unsuccessful, Mallen indicated that the defense would file a motion for summary judgement, which if granted would end the case.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
Judge Jonathan Fish in a ruling released Tuesday afternoon agreed with a demurrer filed by Carr, which objected to the air show’s legal arguments.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 June 2024
Talley is set to make a ruling on whether to grant the demurrer Friday.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Focus and Goldman are also arguing that pursuant to their engagement agreement, the matter should be litigated in New York, and alternatively filed a demurrer to six of the eight causes of action, arguing failure to state a claim for everything but breach of contract.
—Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2023
Warner filed a second demurrer in December, and after a hearing in January, a judge agreed in February that Walters’ claims, as written, were outside the two-year statute of limitations.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2022
Warner filed his first demurrer challenging her lawsuit in October, saying Walters’ claims were too old for a civil court judge to even entertain.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurrer
Noun
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In January 2021, after took office, some Republican senators attempted to delay his Cabinet confirmations by slow-walking the process through procedural delays and objections rather than filibuster speeches.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Now judges will be able to decide while also being able to consider objections from both the defense and the prosecutors.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Several workers at the facility filed complaints with the NLRB last week alleging Amazon had retaliated against them for their union activity, including firing them or withholding benefits.—
Greg Bensinger,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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One of the messages sent to the boys from an individual later identified by authorities as Brett Bonini asked the two to pull down their pants and rub each others’ genitals over video chat in exchange for 25,000 in Roblox currency, according to the complaint.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The big exception is anything designated as an artificial cheese product (lookin’ at you, American cheese), as well as low-fat or otherwise altered versions (which tend to include cosmetic additives to help with texture and melting).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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The bill provides exceptions for devices needed for medical use, devices included in an individualized education program for a student with a disability and other exceptions approved by a school principal.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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