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Meaning of counterclaim

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counterclaim (n)

a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action

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counterclaim (v)

set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim

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a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action, set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim

countersuit, lawsuit, cross-claim, litigation,complaint,cross action, suit, cause, action, proceeding

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In the court proceedings, the defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff.

The insurance company submitted a counterclaim disputing the extent of the damages.

The landlord filed a counterclaim alleging property damage caused by the tenant.

The employee's counterclaim accused the employer of wrongful termination.