noun
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a reply or response to a question or remark, esp a quick witty one; retort
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law (in pleading) the answer made by a defendant to the claimant's reply
Related Words
See answer.
Other Word Forms
- nonrejoinder noun
Etymology
Origin of rejoinder
1475–85; < Middle French rejoindre (noun use of infinitive); rejoin 2
Example Sentences
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The remarks landed as a pointed rejoinder to Chalamet, who sparked a firestorm last month after appearing to question the cultural relevance of classical performance arts.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
They’re a rejoinder to all the fatalistic commentary about tanking and how “being bad to get better” is an accepted reality of the NBA.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
In a rejoinder filed in court last week, Patil denied the allegations.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Whatever the cause, it is not some trifling oversight; this blunder undermined Ziegler’s most important legal rejoinder to the majority.
From Slate • Nov. 26, 2025
I wait for his next rejoinder, his next extravagant eye roll.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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