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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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They clearly echo Monet's Water Lilies and other garden subjects like The Japanese Footbridge, and the Grande Vallee cycle is deeply indebted to the Impressionist master, never mind the repeated demurrals by the catalogue authors.
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Despite his demurrals, George already had formidable political skills before he became CEO," Dukakis says.
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