Meaning of rejoinder in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /rəˈdʒɔɪndər/

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  1. Noun

    rejoinder

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French rejoindre (infinitive used as a noun) (see rejoin)

    Definitions

    1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

    Examples

    • « it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication

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