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
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John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Erin asks in rebuttal before showing Jenna and Brynn a nude picture on her phone.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
The rebuttal from the 500 employees argues that culture and innovation could be impacted by RTO policies.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Puerto Rican celebrities like Bad Bunny and Aubrey Plaza, among others, have made their rebuttals known.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Rebuttal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebuttal. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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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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