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noun • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation • a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem • the speech act of replying to a question • the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims • a nonverbal reaction verb • react verbally • respond to a signal • give the correct answer or solution to • understand the meaning of • give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument) • be liable or accountable • be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity • match or correspond • be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of • react to a stimulus or command | ||||||||
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noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication | ||||||||
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noun • a witty saying • witty remark verb • make jokes or quips | ||||||||
Riposte Crossword Clue
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Updated: October 15, 2023
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