Definition of "demur"
- verb
To linger; to stay; to tarry.
To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.
To scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk.
To interpose a demurrer.
To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about.
To cause delay to; to put off.
- noun
Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
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