Counterclaim Meaning
/kˈaʊntəˌrkleɪm/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.
nounA claim (assertion) that counters (disputes) another.
Sentence Examples
The company filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff.
Her counterclaim was based on new evidence.
The defendant filed a counterclaim seeking damages for libel.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The defendant's lawyer filed a ____ accusing the plaintiff of fraud.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company filed a ____ against the plaintiff.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Proto-Indo-European *-teros Proto-Italic *-teros Proto-Italic *komterosder. Proto-Italic *komterād Latin contrāder. Old French contre- Anglo-Norman countre-bor. Middle English counter- English counter- English claim English counterclaim From counter- + claim.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Develop claims and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant data and evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both claims and counterclaims in a discipline-appropriate form that anticipates the audience's knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases."
— 2021, Todd Kettler, “Chapter 6: A Differentiated Approach to Critical Thinking in Curriculum Design”, in Todd A. Kettler, editor, Modern Curriculum for Gifted and Advanced Academic Students, Taylor and Francis, →ISBN, page 97:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The defendant's lawyer filed a ____ accusing the plaintiff of fraud.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company filed a ____ against the plaintiff.