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Moratur in lege

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

He demurs.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat. He delays In law; The phrase describes the action of one who demurs, because the party does not proceed in pleading, but rests or abides upon the judgment of the court on a certain point, as to the legal sufficiency of his opponent's pleading. The court deliberate and determine thereupon.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Lat. He de does not proceed in pleading, but rests or abides upon the judgment of the court on a certain point, as to the legal sufficiency of his opponent's pleading. The court deliverate and determine thereupon.