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demurral

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de·mur·ral  (d-mûrl, -mr-)
n.
The act of demurring, especially a mild, polite, or considered expression of opposition.
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Noun1.demurral - (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
demur, demurrer
objection - the speech act of objecting
law, jurisprudence - 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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Certainly, Guardini's pre-Vatican II proclivities should be considered side-by-side with Maritain's post-Conciliar demurrals regarding "demythicizing" practices affecting "the Church, Bride and mystical body.
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Demurral has stolen, cheated, and lied in his efforts to increase his wealth and status at the expense of others.
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