Definitions for "Rebuttal"
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The giving of evidence on the part of a plaintiff to destroy the effect of evidence introduced by the defendant in the same suit.
Evidence which disproves evidence introduced by the opposing party.
The introduction of contrary evidence; the showing that statements of witnesses as to what occurred is not true; the stage of a trial at which such evidence may be introduced.
To counter, disprove or contradict the opposing party's evidence or presumption by introducing new evidence.
The introduction of opposing evidence to counter other testimony or evidence.
evidence which disproves evidence introduced by the other party.
Evidence presented at trial by one party intended to overcome evidence introduced by another party. recess: A brief adjournment in a trial ordered by the judge. (See also adjournment; compare continuance.)
Providing evidence or argument that refutes or opposes the other party's evidence or argument. Rebuttal is also the name given to the stage of the trial, after the defense has rested its case, at which time the plaintiff may offer evidence to contradict the defendant's evidence.
the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument
(law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder
a formal argument offering proofs whereas a critique is a critical judgement and comment concerning a work
a speech in which debaters respond to arguments and summarize why the judge(s) should vote affirmative or negative
The introduction of answering evidence; proof by one party disputing evidence provided by the other side; also, the stage of a trial when such evidence is introduced.
in-court contradiction of adverse party's evidence.
The act of contradicting or overcoming the effect of a presumption of evidence.
The introduction of answering evidence; proof by one party disputing proof provided by its adversary; also, the state of a trial when such evidence is introduced.
The introduction of evidence to discredit statements of witnesses.
The introduction of contradicting or opposing evidence.
In argument, a considered response to an opposing point of view.
Evidence called to rebut or destroy the effect of prior evidence.
The introduction of refuting evidence; the attempt to show that statements of witnesses as to what occurred are not true.
evidence disproving other evidence previously given
The act of rebutting or contradicting in a legal suit.
An introduction of evidence in response to a matter raised by the opposing party.
The opportunity for a lawyer at a trial to ask a client or witness additional questions to clarify points elicited by the opposing lawyer during cross-examination.
The presentation of additional evidence to show the testimony of a witness is not true.
Evidence that attempts to explain, counteract or disprove facts given in evidence by the other party.
The time given to the respondent to present contradictory evidence or arguments in response to the claimant's opening statement. (see Surrebuttal)
Evidence or argument made in response to an argument.
(1) Contrary evidence; (2) stage of legal proceeding in which a party may offer additional testimony, contradicting or opposing that offered by opponent.
introduction of evidence at the end of a trial to contradict (or rebut) prior evidence or testimony
Evidence introduced to counter, disprove or contradict the opposition's evidence or claim, or responsive legal argument.
The last four speeches in a debate that are used to clarify, weigh, summarize and highlight arguments for the judge. New arguments are not allowed in the rebuttals however, new evidence that supports a previous argument or evidence previously read in the debate is.
See Instead: Redemption