rebuttal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The act of contradicting something by making a contrary argument, or presenting contrary evidence.
A statement, designed to refute or negate specific arguments put forward by opponents.
A pleading by a defendant in reply to the evidence put forward by a plaintiff or the prosecution.

/ɹɪˈbʌt.əl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rebuttal.wav /ɹiˈbʌt.əl/ [ɹiˈbʌɾ.əl] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-rebuttal.wav /ɹɪˈbat.əl/ [ɹɪˈbaɾ.əl]

rebuttal rebuttals

From rebut + -al.

see at refutation

rebut rebuttable rebutter

counterrebuttal prebuttal rebuffal right of rebuttal

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