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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This sense of connection makes Wages for Housework a relevant rebuttal to those who would like women to devote themselves to having and raising children.
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Final lists of expert rebuttal witnesses for the sentencing phase of the case, should Kohberger be found guilty, also remain outstanding.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2025
The Freedom Caucus issued a rebuttal to Mr. Gianforte’s State of the State address in January, suggesting that Montana should spend less money than the governor desired and opposing some of his priorities, like Medicaid expansion.
—Will Warasila, New York Times, 3 May 2025
To the extent Live Nation and Fanatics can show that prices won’t rise—or, even better, will drop—the more favorably the DOJ would weigh their rebuttal.
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Final lists of expert rebuttal witnesses for the sentencing phase of the case, should Kohberger be found guilty, also remain outstanding.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2025
The Freedom Caucus issued a rebuttal to Mr. Gianforte’s State of the State address in January, suggesting that Montana should spend less money than the governor desired and opposing some of his priorities, like Medicaid expansion.
—Will Warasila, New York Times, 3 May 2025
To the extent Live Nation and Fanatics can show that prices won’t rise—or, even better, will drop—the more favorably the DOJ would weigh their rebuttal.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rebuttal
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“Rebuttal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebuttal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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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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