Definition of DEMURRAL

demurral

Plural: demurrals

Noun

  • The act of objecting or showing hesitation.
  • (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
  • The act of demurring.
  • A formal objection.

Examples

  • His demurral to challenging ’QI’ saved him from losing a turn.

Origin / Etymology

From demur + -al.

Scrabble Score: 11

demurral: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
demurral: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
demurral: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

demurral: valid Words With Friends Word