counterclaim

noun

Meaning

A claim made by a defendant in a legal proceeding that opposes or offsets the claim of the plaintiff.

Examples

The court allowed the defendant to file a counterclaim against the original plaintiff.
Her lawyer advised that a strong counterclaim would be the best strategy for the defense.

Synonyms: cross-complaint, retaliatory claim

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counterclaim

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntərkleɪm/

Definition

A claim made by a defendant in a legal proceeding that opposes or offsets the claim of the plaintiff.

Examples

The court allowed the defendant to file a counterclaim against the original plaintiff.
Her lawyer advised that a strong counterclaim would be the best strategy for the defense.
The judge dismissed the counterclaim due to a lack of sufficient evidence.

Synonyms of counterclaim

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