demurral

== English == === Etymology === From demur + -al. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /dɪˈmɝəl/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /dɪˈmɜːɹəl/ Rhymes: -ɜːɹəl === Noun === demurral (countable and uncountable, plural demurrals) The act of demurring. (law) A formal objection. ==== Synonyms ==== (act of demurring: suspending proceedings): hiatus, moratorium, recess; see also Thesaurus:pause (act of demurring: putting off): deferral, procrastination; see also Thesaurus:deferment