demurrer

[dih-mur-er] / dɪˈmɜr ər /

NOUN

contention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allegation assertion belief claim discussion explanation hypothesis idea opinion plea position thesis

STRONG

advancement affirmation asseveration avowal charge contestation declaration deposition ground hurrah predication profession rumpus stand view

WEAK

maintaining

Antonyms

STRONGEST

proof reality truth

STRONG

denial retreat

WEAK

affection consideration friendliness friendship good will kindness sympathy

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For the eviction lawsuit, Hirschhorn’s team requested a demurrer, which is a plea to dismiss a complaint on the grounds that there’s no legal basis for a lawsuit.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023

The demurrer was filed "after Defendants met and conferred with Plaintiff in good faith," the docs read.

From Fox News • Jan. 24, 2022

Per legal documents obtained by Fox News, Judge Gregory Keosian ended the court matter on Tuesday after a demurrer ruling that the woman’s accusations fell out of the statute of limitations.

From Fox News • Sep. 15, 2021

In December, the city filed both a demurrer and a motion to strike, in hopes of having the case diminished or dismissed outright.

From The Verge • Jan. 28, 2016

"I 'd always plead a demurrer to any notice to quit; for, take it all in all, this life has many enjoyments."

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James

demurrer

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