de•mur
Pronunciation: (di-mûr'), [key] — v., n. -murred, -mur•ring,
—v.i. - to make objection, esp. on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object: They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred.
- to interpose a demurrer.
- to linger; hesitate.
—n. - the act of making objection.
- an objection raised.
- hesitation.
- a demurrer.
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