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rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbə-tᵊl
Examples of rebuttal in a Sentence
an effective rebuttal to her claim of having the gift of clairvoyance
Recent Examples on the Web
Méndez declined to comment on the investigation or the wide-ranging allegations in Corben’s rebuttal.
—Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 16 May 2024
Earley had a rebuttal to it all, starting with the hair.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
Participants are supposed to present constructive responses to a moderator’s questions, and then a couple of rebuttals to their opponent’s arguments.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
Read the complaint, response and rebuttal Méndez did not dispute calling Corben names.
—Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 16 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1830, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Rebuttal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebuttal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbət-ᵊl
: the act of rebutting
also
: argument or proof that rebuts
Legal Definition
rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbət-ᵊl
: the act or procedure of rebutting
also
: evidence or argument that rebuts
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