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.
Someone who demurs.
A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation.
Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines
The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible
A studied attitude of questioning and doubt