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demurrer

[dih-mur-er] / dɪˈmɜr ər /
NOUN
contention
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allegation assertion belief claim discussion explanation hypothesis idea opinion plea position thesis
STRONG
advancement affirmation asseveration avowal charge contestation declaration deposition ground hurrah predication profession rumpus stand view
WEAK
maintaining
Antonyms
STRONGEST
proof reality truth
STRONG
denial retreat
WEAK
affection consideration friendliness friendship good will kindness sympathy

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For the eviction lawsuit, Hirschhorn’s team requested a demurrer, which is a plea to dismiss a complaint on the grounds that there’s no legal basis for a lawsuit.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023

The demurrer was filed "after Defendants met and conferred with Plaintiff in good faith," the docs read.

From Fox News • Jan. 24, 2022

Per legal documents obtained by Fox News, Judge Gregory Keosian ended the court matter on Tuesday after a demurrer ruling that the woman’s accusations fell out of the statute of limitations.

From Fox News • Sep. 15, 2021

In December, the city filed both a demurrer and a motion to strike, in hopes of having the case diminished or dismissed outright.

From The Verge • Jan. 28, 2016

If the defendant means to plead any objections by way of demurrer or special plea, these are at once heard and disposed of.

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