Definition of Counterclaim
Counterclaim
coun·ter·claim
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A claim made in response to a lawsuit, alleging that the plaintiff has no right to sue.
e.g. The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff for damages.
(verb)
to express a claim to oppose or counter a previous claim;
e.g. She plans to counterclaim that they breached the agreement before she did.
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