Demure - Law Dictionary Search Results

demur

demur de·murred de·mur·ring : to interpose a demurrer [ to the

Of sober or serious mien composed and decorous in bearing of modest look staid grave

In a demure manner soberly gravely now commonly with a mere show of

The state of being demure gravity the show of gravity or modesty

Demureness also one who is demure

To linger to stay to tarry

That may be demurred to

Demur delay in acting or deciding

One who demurs

plea in abatement or in bar, or the prisoner may demur to the indictment, or he may confess the fact, upon