/
dɪˈməː/
v.
(demurs, demurring, demurred)
raise doubts or objections; show reluctance.
n.
the action of demurring:
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they accepted this ruling without demur.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. demourer (v.), demeure (n.), based on L. de- ‘away, completely’ + morari ‘delay’.
