Legal Definition and Related Resources of Rebut
Meaning of Rebut
To contradict; to do away. Thus, every homicide is presumed to be murder unless the contrary appears from evidence which proves the death; and this presumption it lies on the defendant to rebut, by showing that it was justifiable or excusable. Alls. Sc. Crim. Law, 48.
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Synonyms of Rebut
verb
- answer
- argue
- argue against
- conflict
- confute
- contradict
- contravene
- controvert
- countercharge
- counterclaim
- deny
- disagree
- disprove
- dispute
- explode
- join issue
- negate
- negative
- oppose
- parry
- prove false
- rebuff
- redarguere
- refute
- rejoin
- repeliere
- reply
- repudiate
- respond
- retaliate
- retort
- surrebut
- surrejoin
- take a stand against
- Associated Concepts: rebut a presumption
- rebut an argument
Meaning of Rebut in the U.S. Legal System
Definition of Rebut published by the National Association for Court Management: Evidence disproving other evidence previously given or reestablishing the credibility of challenged evidence.
Meaning of Rebut (to) in Spanish
Description/ translation of rebut (to) into Spanish: rebatir; rebuttable presumption: presunción iuris tantum, presunción rebatible; rebuttal: prueba en contrario (a la presentada por la otra parte)[1]
Note: for more information on related terms and on the area of law where rebut (to) belongs (criminal procedure law), in Spanish, see here.
Notes and References
- Translation of Rebut (to) published by Antonio Peñaranda
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