rebuttal

rebuttal
Contradiction or refutation. The speech of a debater in refutation of the statements made by his opponent. rebuttal evidence. Evidence answering or disputing that given by the opposite party. 53 Am J1st Trial § 120. That evidence which is offered and introduced to explain, repel, counteract, or disprove testimony or facts introduced by or on behalf of the adverse party, including not only evidence which contradicts the witnesses on the opposite side but also evidence in denial of any affirmative fact which the adverse party has endeavored in any manner to prove. 29 Am J2d Ev § 250.

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