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demurral

American  
[dih-mur-uhl] / dɪˈmɜr əl /

noun

  1. an act or instance of demurring; a demur.

Etymology

Origin of demurral

First recorded in 1800–10; demur + -al 2

Example Sentences

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Or a polite demurral by the adult in the room?

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2025

It’s easy to see that attitude as standard executive demurral.

From The Verge • Jan. 4, 2019

The Supreme Court’s demurral means that issue remains unresolved.

From New York Times • Oct. 11, 2017

Cordially, Robert Moses This was no ordinary demurral over a book’s merits.

From The Guardian • Apr. 28, 2016

Katherine Goble asked again, undeterred by the initial demurral.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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