WorldAugust 17, 2026

rebuttable

ri-BUT-uh-bul

Definition

Capable of being contradicted or proven false by contrary evidence.

Etymology

Derived from the Anglo-Norman 'rebuter', meaning 'to thrust back or drive away', which evolved into the modern legal term for challenging an opponent's argument with evidence.

In the news

The article describes the removal of the 'rebuttable presumption' of social disadvantage, meaning applicants can no longer rely on a default assumption that can be challenged, but must instead provide specific evidence.

SBA Finalizes Rule Broadly Changing Social Disadvantage Requirements in 8(a) Program

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Davis Wright Tremaine

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