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Definition of: rebut
(ri·but′) v.t. ·but·ted, ·but·ting
1. Law To overthrow by contrary evidence; contradict by countervailing proof; disprove; refute.
2. Obs. To push or drive back. [<OF rebouter push back <re- back + bouter, boter. See BUTT1.]
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