Definition of: demur

(di·mûr′) v.i. murred, ·mur·ring
1. To offer objections; take exception.
2. To delay; hesitate.
3. Law To interpose a demurrer.
—noun
1. A suspension of decision or action; a delay.
2. An objection.
3. Obs. A demurrer. [<OF demeurer <L demorari <de- completely + morari delay <mora a delay]
—de·mur′ra·ble adjective