Demurrer
Part of speech: noun
Definition: someone who demurs or objects A stop or pause by a party to an action, for the judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further.
Demur
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To linger; to stay; to tarryTo delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.To scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balkTo interpose a demurrer. See demurrer.To balk; to oppose.To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate aboutTo cause delay to; to put off
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.