C1 noun 正式

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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
demarery
Verb
demur
形容词
demurrable
相关
demurrer
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记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: a

例句

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.

词族

名词
demarery
Verb
demur
形容词
demurrable
相关
demurrer

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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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使用说明

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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常见错误

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

💡

记忆技巧

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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词源

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

语法模式

countable noun usually follows the verbs 'file', 'sustain', or 'overrule' often takes the preposition 'to'
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文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: a

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