counterclaim

American  

[koun-ter-kleym, koun-ter-kleym] / ˈkaʊn tərˌkleɪm, ˌkaʊn tərˈkleɪm /

noun

1. a claim made to offset another claim, especially one made by the defendant in a legal action.

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verb (used with or without object)

1. to claim so as to offset a previous claim.

counterclaim British  

/ ˈkaʊntəˌkleɪm /

noun

1. a claim set up in opposition to another, esp by the defendant in a civil action against the plaintiff

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verb

1. to set up (a claim) in opposition to another claim

Other Word Forms

• counterclaimant noun

Etymology

Origin of counterclaim

First recorded in 1775–85; counter- + claim

Example Sentences

On behalf of Trump, Cohn filed a $100 million counterclaim against the government.

From Washington Post

The jury found the former doctor, Terry Sanderson, completely responsible for the incident, awarding Paltrow $1 in damages, the amount the actor and wellness influencer had asked for in her counterclaim.

From Los Angeles Times

“Mr. Biden gave none of the individuals identified in this counterclaim permission to access, copy, disseminate, post or otherwise distribute any of his data, however they came into possession of it,” the filing states.

From Washington Post

Hunter Biden's counterclaim, filed on Friday in a Delaware district court, claims Mr Isaac gave away his data to "political enemies" because he opposed his father's candidacy.

From BBC

The counterclaim said Mr. Early told Rockwell he was as proud of the works as Churchill was of the British air force.

From New York Times

Related Words

• allowance
• benefit
• bonus
• coverage
• earnings
• fee
• indemnity
• pay
• payment
• payoff
• premium
• profit
• redress
• reimbursement
• remittance
• remuneration
• reparation
• restitution
• reward
• salary