Definition

A response made by a plaintiff in a legal case to counter a defendant's argument or rebuttal.

Example

In the court, the lawyer presented a surrebutter to challenge the defendant's claims.

Conversation

Did you understand what a surrebutter is in law class?

Not really, I thought it was just a fancy term for a rebuttal.

It's actually the response a plaintiff gives to a defendant's rebutter.

Oh, that makes sense! Legal terms can be so confusing sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Surrebutter is formed from "sur-" (meaning over or above) and "rebutter" (from the verb "rebut" meaning to refute or counter). The term refers to a legal term for a reply to a rebuttal, essentially an argument made in response to a counter-argument.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sur-' meaning 'over' and 'rebut' meaning 'to counter' — surrebutter is like an argument that goes over a counter-argument.

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