prebuttal

American  

[pri-buht-l, pree-] / prɪˈbʌt l, pri- /

noun

1. an argument constructed in anticipation of a criticism.

   The alderman began his speech with a question-answer style prebuttal.

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prebuttal British  

/ priːˈbʌtəl /

noun

1. informal a prepared response to an anticipated criticism

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Etymology

Origin of prebuttal

First recorded in 1980–85; pre- + (re)buttal

Example Sentences

In a prebuttal video posted across his social media, Brand said he was about to face “very serious allegations that I absolutely refute,” without detailing them.

From New York Times

Virginia had expected it might, and Warner’s office had emailed reporters a lengthy prebuttal of Maryland’s arguments before the delegation even gave them.

From Slate

“Gas prices are out of control. Let’s suspend the gas tax, stop using foreign oil and focus on energy independence policies that don’t place new burdens on working families,” Assemblymember Suzette Martinez Valladares said in the Republican “prebuttal” to Newsom’s speech.

From Seattle Times

Ms. Ernst is scheduled to deliver the “prebuttal” Tuesday to Mr. Biden’s first State of the Union address.

From Washington Times

Experts credit the White House for declassifying intelligence and moving to rebut false claims before they’re made — a so-called “prebuttal” that undercuts their effectiveness better than an after-the-fact explanation.

From Seattle Times