Countersuit

Quick meaning: Countersuit is a noun meaning (law) A lawsuit filed against a party that has filed a suit against one.

Meaning

(law) A lawsuit filed against a party that has filed a suit against one.

Example Sentences

Stanford, which filed a countersuit against the two men seeking repayment of certain loans, denied the men’s accusations.

Word Forms

• countersuits

Synonyms for countersuit

Depending on context, synonyms include counterclaim.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include counterlawsuit, countercase, counterclaim, crossclaim, countermotion, counterapplication.

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