noun
- the act of objecting to or expressing disagreement with something
Usage: formal
Examples
- The proposal passed despite some demurral from committee members.
- Her demurral to the new policy was noted in the meeting minutes.
- Without any demurral, the board approved the budget unanimously.
- His polite demurral suggested he had reservations about the plan.
- The lawyer’s demurral indicated potential legal issues with the contract.
- After initial demurral, she eventually agreed to lead the project.