counterclaim

CEFRC1

/kˈaʊntəˌrkleɪm/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A claim made in reply to someone else's legal claim.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A claim (assertion) that counters (disputes) another.

Examples

  • Her counterclaim was based on new evidence.

  • The company filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. To file a counterclaim.

  2. A suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.

More examples

In context

  • The defendant filed a counterclaim seeking damages for libel.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From counter- + claim.