demur

UK
/dɪˈmɜː/
US
/dɪˈmɜr/

Translations

demurnoun
demurs
pl
UK
/dɪˈmɜː/
US
/dɪˈmɜr/
Despite his initial demur, he eventually agreed to the proposal.
Malgré sa première objection, il a finalement accepté la proposition.
Additional translations
exceptionTerme juridique.
réticencePour exprimer une hésitation ou des réserves.
demurverb
demurred
Past Simple
demurred
Past Participle
demurring
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈmɜː/
US
/dɪˈmɜr/
She demurred at the suggestion of working late, citing prior commitments.
Elle a objecté à l’idée de travailler tard, invoquant des engagements antérieurs.
Additional translations
hésiterAvec l’idée de marquer une réserve ou une réticence.

Definitions

demurnoun
The action or process of objecting to or hesitating over something.
Despite his initial demur, he eventually agreed to the proposal.
A formal objection raised in a court pleading that admits the facts but contends they are insufficient in law.
Counsel entered a demur, arguing that the complaint failed to state a valid cause of action.
demurverb
To raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.
She demurred at the suggestion of working late, citing prior commitments.