Meaning 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.