Rebuttable
/rɪˈbʌtəbl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Capable of being contradicted or disproved by evidence or argument.
The presumption of innocence is rebuttable by sufficient proof of guilt.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe presumptions or evidence that can be challenged or overturned with contrary proof.
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