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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To a philosopher, as to a Jew, there is no insult as grave as placating assent, no tribute as great as a detailed rebuttal.
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Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
Biden and Trump were given two minutes to answer each question and one minute for rebuttal.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 28 June 2024
Organizing circles where people can speak to one another in a safe place to share their point of view with no threat of rebuttal is one thing that can help, Martine said.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024
And Kay’s rebuttal provided a testimonial, free of charge, for YES’ booth.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 29 June 2024
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Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
Biden and Trump were given two minutes to answer each question and one minute for rebuttal.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 28 June 2024
Organizing circles where people can speak to one another in a safe place to share their point of view with no threat of rebuttal is one thing that can help, Martine said.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024
And Kay’s rebuttal provided a testimonial, free of charge, for YES’ booth.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 29 June 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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