— rebuttable , adj.
/ri but"/ , v. , rebutted, rebutting .
v.t.
1. to refute by evidence or argument.
2. to oppose by contrary proof.
v.i.
3. to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes.
[ 1250-1300; ME reb ( o ) uten rebouter, equiv. to re- RE- + bouter to BUTT 3 ]
Syn. 1. disprove, confute.