Etymology
The word "demur" comes from the Old French word "demurer," which means "to delay" or "to hesitate." It is ultimately derived from the Latin word "demorari," which means "to hinder" or "to delay."
Meaning
To demur means:
Origin
The term "demur" has been used in English since the 14th century. It was originally used to describe the act of delaying or hesitating, but over time it came to be used specifically in the context of raising an objection or expressing doubt. In law, the term "demurrer" was first used in the 16th century to refer to a formal objection filed by a defendant in response to a plaintiff's complaint.
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