What's the difference between demurral and demurrer?

Demurral

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Definition:

• (n.) Demur; delay in acting or deciding.

Example Sentences:

• (1) He demurrs: "I avoid being judgmental to other people."
• (2) Cordially, Robert Moses This was no ordinary demurral over a book’s merits.
• (3) It is obvious that for someone whose intentions and actions are always perfectly virtuous, any possible demurral must stem from irrational prejudice.

Demurrer

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Definition:

• (n.) One who demurs.
• (n.) A stop or pause by a party to an action, for the 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.

Example Sentences:

• (1) He demurrs: "I avoid being judgmental to other people."
• (2) Cordially, Robert Moses This was no ordinary demurral over a book’s merits.
• (3) It is obvious that for someone whose intentions and actions are always perfectly virtuous, any possible demurral must stem from irrational prejudice.