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Definition
take exception to
or in law: a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
or in law: a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
- I told her I should ask you to see her, and though she demurred at first, I know why, old fellow, she finally consented.Chapter 9 (47% in)
- I demurred as to my not sharing any danger even of odium, but he went on, "Besides, it will attract less attention if there are not too many of us.Chapter 22 (81% in)
There are no more uses of "demur" in Dracula.
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