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rebutter

Pronunciation: /rɪˈbʌtə/
Definition of rebutter

noun

Law, archaic
  • a defendant’s reply to the plaintiff’s surrejoinder.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Anglo-Norman French rebuter (from Old French rebut 'a reproach or rebuke')

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