rejoinder
pronunciation
How to pronounce rejoinder in British English:
UK [rɪˈdʒɔɪndə(r)]
How to pronounce rejoinder in American English:
US [rɪˈdʒɔɪndɚ]
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- Noun:
- a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
- (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication
Word Origin
- rejoinder (n.)
- mid-15c., from Middle French noun use of rejoindre (see rejoin (v.2)). Originally "defendant's answer to the replication" (the fourth stage in the pleadings in an action at common law). For noun use of infinitive in French law terms, see waiver.
Example
- 1. This is , indeed , the standard rejoinder .
- 2. She had a rejoinder to people who argue for neutrality .
- 3. Qigang guo in our center has passed the degree thesis rejoinder .
- 4. Rejoinder answer , especially to a reply .
- 5. Mr crist 's rejoinder was simple ; these people had paid their debt in full , and to restore their rights was simply the right and just thing to do .