counter-evidence; method of proof by contradiction; rebuttal evidence in law
Meanings
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counter-evidence; evidence that can refute an argument
formalUsed in logic, debate, or general argumentation to refer to evidence presented against a claim.
The counter-evidence he presented completely overturned the opponent's argument.
We must find compelling counter-evidence to support our position.
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Without counter-evidence, his statement is difficult to challenge.
verb
to prove by contradiction; to use indirect proof
formalA formal logical method where a proposition is proven true by demonstrating that its contradiction is false. Used in mathematics, philosophy, and formal argumentation.
In mathematical proofs, we often use the method of proof by contradiction.
Through proof by contradiction, he successfully argued his point.
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This logical fallacy cannot be verified using proof by contradiction.
noun
rebuttal evidence; evidence presented to contradict facts claimed by the opposing party (as opposed to 'primary evidence')
formalA specific legal term in civil procedure, referring to evidence introduced to disprove or cast doubt on the facts alleged by the opposing side.
The defense lawyer submitted crucial rebuttal evidence to the court.
During cross-examination, the prosecution tried to undermine the defense's rebuttal evidence.
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This piece of evidence is primary evidence, not rebuttal evidence.