PoliticsAugust 27, 2026

rejoinder

ri-JOYN-dur

Definition

A sharp or witty reply to a criticism or comment, or a formal legal answer to a previous response.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'rejoindre,' meaning to rejoin or answer, ultimately coming from the Latin 're-' (back) and 'jungere' (to join).

In the news

The author uses this term to describe Kendall's explicit, forceful rebuttal to critics who had incorrectly interpreted his political sympathies.

The Eclectic Genius of Willmoore Kendall – Matthew T. Cantirino

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