Evidence or argument that disproves or contradicts another proof or piece of evidence.
From counter- + proof (from Latin proba, test or trial). Logical and legal term from the 15th century for refuting evidence.
In printing, a counterproof is literally made by pressing printed paper onto blank paper to reverse the image—it's a beautiful technical term where the metaphor becomes physically real.
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