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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The prosecution argued in its rebuttal that the car and the bins were abandoned when the driver and passengers fled.
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James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
Only four examples of the 330 P4 were produced, in rebuttal to Ford’s GT40 showing up on the endurance circuit and trouncing Ferrari.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
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James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
Only four examples of the 330 P4 were produced, in rebuttal to Ford’s GT40 showing up on the endurance circuit and trouncing Ferrari.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rebuttal
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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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