demur

1. An act of objecting or taking exception; a scruple; also, an exception taken or objection to something.

2. (obsolete)An act of continuing; a continuance.

3. (obsolete)An act of lingering or tarrying.

4. (obsolete)An act of remaining or staying; a residence, a stay.

5. (obsolete)A state of having doubts; a hesitation, a pause.

6. (obsolete)Synonym of demurrer (“a motion by a party to a legal action for the immediate or summary judgment of the court on the question of whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defence, and hence whether the party bringing the motion is required to answer or proceed further”).

1. The employees demurred at working overtime.

   ruРаботники протестовали против сверхурочной занятости. — shanghainese

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2. He asked me to dance, but I replied, "I must demur."

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3. A female may act demur but she can be plotting your sudden death owing to your stupid obedience.

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