The Only Use of
demur
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
- ...and we were subjected to a lengthy review of the evidence with Jem's ideas on the law regarding rape: ...
"Jem," Reverend Sykes demurred, "this ain't a polite thing for little ladies to hear…"p. 238.6demurred = objected
Definition:
express disagreement
or in law: a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings through a demurrer
or in law: a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings through a demurrer