Refutation

Origin

Latin refutare to check, suppress, refute

• 1545

Definitions

• 1: to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
• 2: to deny the truth or accuracy of <refuted the allegations>
• Older Noun ca.1350
• 1. Shelter or protection from trouble or danger. refuge
• 2. A person who or thing which provides shelter, aid, or protection
• 3. A place of safety or security
• 4. A means or source of protection, aid, shelter, etc.

Description

In informal logic an objection (also called expostulation or refutation), is a reason arguing against a premise, lemma or main contention. An objection to an objection is known as a rebuttal.