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Англо-русский словарь. — М.: Советская энциклопедия. В.К. Мюллер. 1969.
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without demur — without deˈmur idiom (formal) without objecting or hesitating • They accepted without demur. Main entry: ↑demuridiom … Useful english dictionary
demur — meaning ‘to raise scruples or objections’ has inflected forms demurred, demurring. It is normally used in negative contexts and without a complement (When asked they did not demur), although it is occasionally followed by at or to (did not demur… … Modern English usage
demur — ► VERB (demurred, demurring) ▪ raise doubts or objections; show reluctance. ► NOUN ▪ the action of demurring: they accepted without demur. DERIVATIVES demurral noun. ORIGIN Old French demourer, from Latin morari delay … English terms dictionary
demur — [[t]dɪmɜ͟ː(r)[/t]] demurs, demurring, demurred 1) VERB If you demur, you say that you do not agree with something or will not do something that you have been asked to do. [FORMAL] Hunt wanted to know, would I be prepared to take over the whole… … English dictionary
demur — I UK [dɪˈmɜː(r)] / US [dɪˈmɜr] verb [intransitive] Word forms demur : present tense I/you/we/they demur he/she/it demurs present participle demurring past tense demurred past participle demurred formal a) to refuse to do something b) to say that… … English dictionary
demur — de|mur1 [dıˈmə: US ˈmə:r] v past tense and past participle demurred present participle demurring [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: demorer, from [i]Latin morari to stay, delay ] to express doubt about or opposition to a plan or suggestion ▪ … Dictionary of contemporary English
demur — de|mur1 [ dı mɜr ] verb intransitive FORMAL to refuse to do something a. to say you do not approve of something demur de|mur 2 [ dı mɜr ] noun uncount FORMAL refusal or disagreement: without demur: Both teams accepted the decision without demur … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
demur — 1 verb demurred, demurring (I) formal to express doubt about or opposition to a plan or suggestion: They demurred at the idea of working on a Sunday. 2 noun (U) formal disagreement or disapproval: without demur: I agreed to this without demur … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
demur — [dɪ mə:] verb (demurs, demurring, demurred) raise doubts or objections; show reluctance. noun the action of demurring: they accepted this ruling without demur. Derivatives demurral noun Origin ME: from OFr. demourer (v.), demeure (n.), based on L … English new terms dictionary
demur — 1. verb Steve demurred when the suggestion was made Syn: object, take exception, take issue, protest, cavil, dissent; voice reservations, be unwilling, be reluctant, balk, think twice; drag one s heels, refuse; informal boggle, kick up a fuss 2.… … Thesaurus of popular words
demur — v. & n. v.intr. (demurred, demurring) 1 (often foll. by to, at) raise scruples or objections. 2 Law put in a demurrer. n. (also demurral) (usu. in neg.) 1 an objection (agreed without demur). 2 the act or process of objecting. Derivatives:… … Useful english dictionary
