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Noun
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demur (demur%1:10:00::)
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demurral (demurral%1:10:00::)
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demurrer (demurrer%1:10:00::)
((law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings)
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demur (demur%2:32:00::)
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except (except%2:32:00::)
(take exception to)
"he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday"
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demur (demur%2:32:02::)
(enter a demurrer)
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law (law%1:14:00::)
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jurisprudence (jurisprudence%1:14:00::)
(the collection of rules imposed by authority)
"civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
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plead (plead%2:32:03::)
(make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts)
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