Cómo Pronunciar "demurrer"

word

dɪˈmʌɹə

di-MUR-uh

dɪˈmʌɹə

di-MUR-uh

Definición

A formal legal objection asserting that even if the facts of the opponent's case are true, they do not present a valid legal claim. It is usually raised before trial.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

dɪˈmʌɹə

Inglés Británico

dɪˈmʌɹə

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

di-MUR-uh

Escucha en Contexto

The lawyer filed a demurrer to the plaintiff's complaint.

A demurrer can stop a lawsuit before trial.

The judge overruled the demurrer and allowed the case to continue.

It's rare to hear the word demurrer outside a courtroom setting.