demurrer meaning and definition

DEMURRER noun

Definition of demurrer (noun)

1. (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
   • synonyms: demur, demurral
2. (law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings
3. a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
   • "he gave evidence for the defense"
   • synonyms: defence, defense, denial
   • antonym: criminal prosecution