demurral

• Sustantivo que designa una objeción formal o una vacilación, especialmente en un contexto jurídico, donde se refiere a la impugnación de los argumentos de la parte contraria.

A noun referring to a formal objection or hesitation, especially in a legal context where it denotes an objection to an opponent's pleadings.

1. Formal legal objectionC2formallegal

   A formal objection to an opponent's pleadings in a legal case, asserting that even if the facts are true, they are insufficient to require a response or proceed.

   Excepción dilatoria o perentoria

   • The defense filed a demurral to the plaintiff's complaint.
   • The judge overruled the demurral, allowing the case to proceed.
   • A demurral is often used to challenge the legal sufficiency of a claim.

   Sinónimosdemurrerexceptionobjection

   Antónimosacceptanceacquiescenceadmissionagreementcomplianceconcessionconsent

2. Expression of hesitation or objectionC2formal

   A show of reluctance, doubt, or objection to something.

   Expresión de vacilación u objeción

   • After some demurral, she agreed to join the committee.
   • His demurral to the proposal was noted by the board.
   • There was no demurral when the plan was presented.

   Sinónimosdemurhesitationmisgivingobjectionprotestqualmreluctancescruple

   Antónimosacceptanceagreementapprovalassentconsentendorsementsupport