Counterclaim
noun
A claim made to offset another claim in a legal or argumentative context.
After being sued for damages, John filed a counterclaim for compensation.
Often appears as...
- file a counterclaim
- dismiss a counterclaim
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A statement or action made to refute, oppose or negate another statement or action.
In the debate, Sarah came up with a strong counterclaim to Adam's argument.
Often appears as...
- make a counterclaim
- present a counterclaim
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A claim made to offset another claim in a legal or argumentative context.
After being sued for damages, John filed a counterclaim for compensation.
Often appears as...
- file a counterclaim
- dismiss a counterclaim
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A statement or action made to refute, oppose or negate another statement or action.
In the debate, Sarah came up with a strong counterclaim to Adam's argument.
Often appears as...
- make a counterclaim
- present a counterclaim
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used to describe a legal action taken in response to a plaintiff's claim.
The defendant’s counterclaim alleged breach of contract by the plaintiff.
Pro Tip 2/3Reacting Strategy
Often a defensive move in legal disputes to turn the tables.
Her counterclaim not only negated the allegations but also demanded damages.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Denial
A counterclaim doesn't simply reject the original claim; it introduces a new one.
Although admitting the accident happened, he added a counterclaim for reckless driving.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used to describe a legal action taken in response to a plaintiff's claim.
The defendant’s counterclaim alleged breach of contract by the plaintiff.
Pro Tip 2/3Reacting Strategy
Often a defensive move in legal disputes to turn the tables.
Her counterclaim not only negated the allegations but also demanded damages.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Denial
A counterclaim doesn't simply reject the original claim; it introduces a new one.
Although admitting the accident happened, he added a counterclaim for reckless driving.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used to describe a legal action taken in response to a plaintiff's claim.
The defendant’s counterclaim alleged breach of contract by the plaintiff.
Pro Tip 2/3Reacting Strategy
Often a defensive move in legal disputes to turn the tables.
Her counterclaim not only negated the allegations but also demanded damages.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Denial
A counterclaim doesn't simply reject the original claim; it introduces a new one.
Although admitting the accident happened, he added a counterclaim for reckless driving.
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actually can't bring court cases otherwise she could sue him for assault and theft mind you I'm pretty sure he would have a very solid counterclaim
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actually can't bring court cases otherwise she could sue him for assault and theft mind you I'm pretty sure he would have a very solid counterclaim
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