Definition of demur

• v. i. - To linger; to stay; to tarry.
• v. i. - To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.
• v. i. - To scruple or object; to take exception; as, I demur to that statement.
• v. i. - To interpose a demurrer. See Demurrer, 2.
• v. t. - To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about.
• v. t. - To cause delay to; to put off.
• v. i. - Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.