Counterproof

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The inverted image of an original proof.
  2. 2
    A proof that contradicts a given statement.

    "It seems that ghosts and legendary encounters in general thrive under the protection of law because their extranormal statements and implications require proof and provoke the less convincing counterproof."

Example

More examples

"It seems that ghosts and legendary encounters in general thrive under the protection of law because their extranormal statements and implications require proof and provoke the less convincing counterproof."

Etymology

From counter- + proof.

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