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Rejoinder Definition & Meaning

rejoinder
noun
  1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
  2. (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication

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Frequently asked questions

What does rejoinder mean?
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication
What part of speech is rejoinder?
Rejoinder is a noun.
How many definitions does rejoinder have?
Rejoinder has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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