counterclaimant
tərˌkleɪm; noun
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| —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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Counterclaimant
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| 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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