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
- countersues
- countersuing
- countersued
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trounce, cross-counter, counterspy, souse, poursue, countersurf.
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