a. That may be demurred to. Stormonth. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. OF. demorage delay. See Demur. ] (Law)
The claim for demurrage ceases as soon as the ship is cleared out and ready for sailing. M‘Culloch. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The term is also applied to similar delays and allowances in land carriage, by wagons, railroads, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Demur; delay in acting or deciding. [ 1913 Webster ]
The same causes of demurral existed which prevented British troops from assisting in the expulsion of the French from Rome. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
Demurrer to evidence,