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Rejoinder (Noun)

A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The politician's comment about the economy sparked a rejoinder from the opposition leader, who accused him of misrepresenting the facts.
The comedian's joke about marriage was met with a rejoinder from his wife in the audience, who playfully retaliated with a witty remark of her own.
The student's excuse for not doing his homework was met with a sharp rejoinder from the teacher, who was not amused.
The actor's arrogant statement in the interview brought a rejoinder from his co-star, who humbly attributed the film's success to the entire cast and crew.
The company's statement about the product recall was met with a rejoinder from a consumer advocate, who criticized the company for not acting sooner.

(law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The defendant's lawyer submitted a formal rejoinder to address the allegations raised by the plaintiff in their replication.
The court reviewed both parties' documents and allowed the defendant one week to file a rejoinder to the plaintiff's response.
In the ongoing trial, the defendant's team worked overtime to prepare a strong rejoinder to refute the plaintiff's claims.
After filing their replication, the plaintiff awaited the defendant's rejoinder, which could either strengthen or weaken their case.
Failure to submit a timely rejoinder would result in the court proceeding without the defendant's additional arguments.