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prebuttal

Pronunciation: /priːˈbʌt(ə)l/
Definition of prebuttal

noun

  • (in politics) a response formulated in anticipation of a criticism; a pre-emptive rebuttal.

Origin:

1990s: blend of pre- and rebuttal

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Definition of prebuttal in the US English dictionary

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