rebut
[ ri-buht ]
/ rɪˈbʌt /
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verb (used with object), re·but·ted, re·but·ting.
to refute by evidence or argument.
to oppose by contrary proof.
verb (used without object), re·but·ted, re·but·ting.
to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes.
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Origin of rebut
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re·but·ta·ble, adjectiveun·re·but·ta·ble, adjectiveun·re·but·ted, adjectiveCan be confused
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Examples from the Web for rebuttable
The presumption is rebuttable but absent judicial or attorney error, it's almost impossible.
The rebuttable presumption in her favor has not been rebutted to date.
But there is a presumption which is not rebuttable with regard to the mens rea of the vessel.
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British Dictionary definitions for rebuttable
rebut
/ (rɪˈbʌt) /
verb -buts, -butting or -butted
(tr) to refute or disprove, esp by offering a contrary contention or argument
Derived Forms
rebuttable, adjectiverebuttal, nounWord Origin for rebut
C13: from Old French reboter, from re- + boter to thrust, butt ³
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