Refute
/rɪˈfjuːt/
Definitions
- (v.) To prove a statement or allegation to be false or incorrect, especially in a legal context.
The defendant's attorney sought to refute the plaintiff's claims with contradictory evidence.
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- refutes
- refuted
- refuting
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Commentary
In legal usage, refute specifically involves disproving evidence or arguments, often integral in trial advocacy to challenge opposing claims.
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