noun
rejoinder
Rejoinder (noun) means the defendant's answer to the replication.
noun
1
The defendant's answer to the replication.
2
A response that answers another response.
3
A quick response that involves disagreement or is witty, especially an answer to a question.
4
Re-insertion, typically after allowance of a patent application, of patent claims that had been withdrawn from examination under a restriction requirement.
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Etymology
From Middle English rejoinder, rejonder, rejoynder, from Middle French rejoindre, with infinitive used as noun frequent in Law French. Doublet of rejoin.
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What is the meaning of rejoinder?
"rejoinder" (noun) means the defendant's answer to the replication.
What are the different meanings of rejoinder?
"rejoinder" has 3 main meanings: 1. The defendant's answer to the replication; 2. A response that answers another response; 3. A quick response that involves disagreement or is witty, especially an answer to a question.