surrejoinder

[ˌsɜːrɪˈdʒɔɪndər]
nounpl: surrejoinders
trerréplica
1. In law, a plaintiff's response to a defendant's rejoinder; the fourth pleading in a common law action, following the replication
The plaintiff filed a surrejoinder to counter the defendant's arguments presented in the rejoinder.
O autor apresentou uma trerréplica para refutar os argumentos do réu apresentados na tréplica.
2. A response or reply that comes after another response
His surrejoinder to her criticism was well-articulated and persuasive.
Sua trerréplica à crítica dela foi bem articulada e persuasiva.
This is an archaic legal term that originated in English common law. While still recognized in legal terminology, it is rarely used in modern litigation in both the United States and Brazil, as contemporary civil procedure rules have streamlined pleading requirements. It remains important for understanding historical legal documents and legal theory.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rejoinderreplyresponserebuttalcounter-argument
Antonyms / Antônimos
original claiminitial statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
trerréplica
Standard legal terminology in Brazilian courts
Portugal
trerréplica
Similar legal system usage in Portuguese courts
United States Legal English
surrejoinder
Archaic term; modern practice uses different procedural rules

Related Words

rejoinderreplicationpleadingdemurrermotionlegal procedure

Related Idioms & Phrases

have the last word
get in one's rebuttal
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