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coun·ter·claim
/
n.
ˈkaʊn
tərˌkleɪm;
v.
ˌkaʊn
tərˈkleɪm
/
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[
n.
koun
-ter-kleym;
v.
koun-ter-
kleym
]
Show IPA
noun
1.
a
claim
made to offset another
claim
, especially one made by the defendant in a legal action.
verb (used with object),
verb
(used without object)
2.
to
claim
so as to offset a previous
claim
.
Origin:
1775–85;
counter-
+
claim
Related forms
coun·ter·claim·ant,
noun
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counterclaim
(ˈkaʊntəˌkleɪm)
—
n
1.
a claim set up in opposition to another, esp by the defendant in a civil action against the plaintiff
—
vb
2.
to set up (a claim) in opposition to another claim
counter'claimant
—
n
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Example sentences
The defendant could file a
counterclaim
against you.
Use this to file an amended
counterclaim
against the plaintiff.
Every
counterclaim
is cherry picked and taken out of context.
The defendant may also file a
counterclaim
, meaning s/he could in turn file a
suit against you.
Dismissal of
counterclaim
, cross-claim, or third-party claim.
Well, here was one significant
counterclaim
lying on the stretcher today.
The defendant's
counterclaim
may also demand money from the plaintiff.
The
counterclaim
will be heard at the same hearing as your claim.
The immediate cause of the fighting is unclear as claim and
counterclaim
abound.
He must mail a copy of his answer and/or
counterclaim
to the plaintiff.
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