ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Countersue

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Countersue is a verb meaning (law, transitive, intransitive) To sue a person or entity who is suing one.

Meaning

(law, transitive, intransitive) To sue a person or entity who is suing one.

Example Sentences

Forrest later attacked Willis in New York, knocking him to the ground; lawsuits proliferated as Willis sued Forrest for assault, and Forrest countersued for libel.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include trounce, cross-counter, counterspy, souse, poursue, countersurf.

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