demurring

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of delaying or refusing to accept something, especially a ship or cargo, usually because of a disagreement or objection.

• Noun

  A formal objection or delay, especially in a court of law.

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Variants

List of all variants of demurring that leads to same result
demur , demurred , demurring , demurs

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old French word 'demorrer', meaning 'to delay' or 'to tarry'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'demurring' is also used in shipping to describe the act of a shipowner or charterer refusing to load or unload cargo.

2. The word 'demurring' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'objecting' in legal contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. objection: A formal statement raising a point against a proposal, action, or decision.

2. delay: A postponement or suspension of something, often due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Culture

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In literature, 'demurring' is often used in legal contexts, particularly in courtroom dramas. In music, there is a song by the band 'The Cranberries' titled 'Demur'.

How to Memorize "demurring"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a courtroom scene where one party is making a 'demurring' objection to the evidence presented by the other party.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'demurring' with the idea of delay or objection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'D' is for 'Delay' and 'M' is for 'Murder' (Objection in legal terms), so 'Demurring' is 'Delaying Murder' in a courtroom.

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