Counterstatement: meaning, definitions and examples
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counterstatement
[ ˈkaʊntərˌsteɪtmənt ]
argument
A statement that opposes or contradicts another statement, especially in a legal or formal setting. A counterstatement is typically used to challenge the validity or truth of a previous statement.
Synonyms
contradiction, opposition, rebuttal
Examples of usage
- The defense lawyer presented a strong counterstatement to the prosecution's claims.
- Her counterstatement effectively refuted the allegations made against her.
Translations
Translations of the word "counterstatement" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contradeclaração
🇮🇳 प्रतिवाद
🇩🇪 Gegendarstellung
🇮🇩 pernyataan balasan
🇺🇦 контраргумент
🇵🇱 kontrargument
🇯🇵 反論
🇫🇷 contre-déclaration
🇪🇸 contradeclaración
🇹🇷 karşı beyan
🇰🇷 반론
🇸🇦 تصريح مضاد
🇨🇿 protidůkaz
🇸🇰 protinávrh
🇨🇳 反驳
🇸🇮 nasprotna izjava
🇮🇸 andmæli
🇰🇿 қарсы мәлімдеме
🇬🇪 პასუხი
🇦🇿 əks bəyanat
🇲🇽 contradeclaración
Word origin
The term "counterstatement" originated from the combination of the prefix "counter-" meaning against or opposite, and the word "statement" meaning a definite or clear expression of something. The concept of presenting a counterargument or rebuttal has been a fundamental aspect of debates, discussions, and legal proceedings throughout history.