Counterclaim
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Counterclaim is a noun meaning (law) A suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.
Meaning
(law) A suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.
More Meanings
- A claim (assertion) that counters (disputes) another.
- (intransitive) To file a counterclaim.
Example Sentences
Develop claims and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant data and evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both claims and counterclaims in a discipline-appropriate form that anticipates the audience's knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases.
Word Forms
- counterclaims
- counter-claim
- counterclaiming
- counterclaimed
Synonyms for counterclaim
Depending on context, synonyms include countersuit, counterassertion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counter-claim, crossclaim, countersuit, counterlawsuit, countercase, counterapplication.
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