C1 noun Formel

demarery

/dɪˈmʌrəri/

A formal legal objection that admits the facts of an opponent's argument but denies that they are sufficient to justify a legal claim. It effectively argues that even if everything the opposing party says is true, there is no legal basis for a lawsuit.

Exemples

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1

Even in our casual debate, her demarery was that my evidence, while true, didn't actually prove my point.

Even in our casual debate, her demarery was that my evidence, while true, didn't actually prove my point.

2

The defense counsel filed a demarery to the plaintiff's complaint, asserting it failed to state a cause of action.

The defense counsel filed a demarery to the plaintiff's complaint, asserting it failed to state a cause of action.

3

I tried to argue about the curfew, but my dad's demarery was simply that it wasn't up for discussion.

I tried to argue about the curfew, but my dad's demarery was simply that it wasn't up for discussion.

Famille de mots

Nom
demarery
Verb
demur
Adjectif
demurrable
Apparenté
demurrer
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Astuce mémo

Think of it as a 'demurrer'—someone who 'demurs' (objects). Visualize a lawyer building a wall (demarery) to stop a trial from moving forward.

Quiz rapide

The judge decided that the defendant's _______ was valid because the plaintiff's claims had no legal standing.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

Even in our casual debate, her demarery was that my evidence, while true, didn't actually prove my point.

everyday

Even in our casual debate, her demarery was that my evidence, while true, didn't actually prove my point.

2

The defense counsel filed a demarery to the plaintiff's complaint, asserting it failed to state a cause of action.

formal

The defense counsel filed a demarery to the plaintiff's complaint, asserting it failed to state a cause of action.

3

I tried to argue about the curfew, but my dad's demarery was simply that it wasn't up for discussion.

informal

I tried to argue about the curfew, but my dad's demarery was simply that it wasn't up for discussion.

4

In the study of civil procedure, the demarery is often viewed as a tool for judicial economy.

academic

In the study of civil procedure, the demarery is often viewed as a tool for judicial economy.

5

The corporation issued a demarery against the breach of contract claim to avoid a costly trial.

business

The corporation issued a demarery against the breach of contract claim to avoid a costly trial.

Famille de mots

Nom
demarery
Verb
demur
Adjectif
demurrable
Apparenté
demurrer

Collocations courantes

file a demarery to formally submit a legal objection
sustained demarery a legal objection that is accepted by the judge
overruled demarery a legal objection that is rejected by the judge
grounds for demarery the legal basis for making an objection
special demarery an objection to a specific technical defect in a pleading

Phrases Courantes

to enter a demarery

to formally record an objection in a legal setting

without demarery

without hesitation or objection

general demarery

an objection to the entirety of an opponent's case

Souvent confondu avec

demarery vs demurrer

Demurrer is the standard English spelling; demarery is a rare variant often found in specific historical or test-specific contexts.

demarery vs demure

Demure is an adjective meaning modest or shy, while demarery is a noun referring to a legal protest.

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Notes d'usage

This term is almost exclusively used in legal contexts or extremely formal rhetoric to dismiss an argument as legally irrelevant. It is often replaced by 'motion to dismiss' in modern American legal practice.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often confuse this with 'demurrage', which is a fee paid for delaying a ship or freight car.

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Astuce mémo

Think of it as a 'demurrer'—someone who 'demurs' (objects). Visualize a lawyer building a wall (demarery) to stop a trial from moving forward.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French 'demorer', meaning to stay, delay, or hesitate.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun usually follows the verbs 'file', 'sustain', or 'overrule' often takes the preposition 'to'
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Contexte culturel

Rooted in Common Law traditions, it represents a key step in procedural fairness in the US and UK legal systems.

Quiz rapide

The judge decided that the defendant's _______ was valid because the plaintiff's claims had no legal standing.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

administrate

B2

To manage, supervise, or oversee the operations and activities of an organization, program, or system. It involves the practical execution of policies and the organization of resources to achieve specific goals.

administrative

C1

Relating to the organization and management of a business, institution, or government. It describes the practical tasks, systems, and procedures required to keep an entity running efficiently behind the scenes.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

assistant

C2

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

commissioner

C1

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

computer

C1

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conclusion

C2

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

consequent

C2

In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.

consume

C1

To consume means to use up a resource, such as energy, time, or goods, or to eat and drink something. In academic contexts, it often refers to the utilization of information, products, or services by individuals or groups within an economy or social system.

consumer

B2

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

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