demurral

In legal|lang=en terms the difference between demurrer and demurral

is that demurrer is (legal) a motion by a party to an action, for the immediate or summary judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further while demurral is (legal) a formal objection.

As nouns the difference between demurrer and demurral

is that demurrer is someone who demurs or objects while demurral is the act of demurring.

As nouns the difference between demurral and refutation

is that demurral is the act of demurring while refutation is refutation, rebuttal.