dismiss an argument
invalidate an argument

The court, which rules on the capacities and authorities of local governments, dismissed their argument.

The Court dismissed the argument that refugees did not have effective access to the courts to bring a claim.

Dimpleby dismissed the argument with a wave of the hand.

They dismissed the argument that he was coerced solely by a fear of death.

But the five big commercial insurers, which have formed their own lobbying group to support the Administration's approach, dismiss such arguments.

Richard waved a hand as he dismissed the argument.

They dismissed the argument that the law was not prescribed by law.

Waldman dismissed the argument that the government shouldn't tell private relief agencies what to do.

She correctly dismisses the argument that this is "cultural interference."

"Of course you have, " he said as if dismissing the argument.