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

The company has previously said: “We deny all legal wrongdoing and look forward to asserting our counterclaims.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Grappling with the counterclaims would have made their assertions about the food environment more persuasive.

From The Wall Street Journal

The counterclaim cites “allegations Plaintiffs have recently fabricated in support of their extortionate scheme” and comments the accusers’ lawyers allegedly made during a May 6 press conference.

From Los Angeles Times

The striker's team, meanwhile, reiterated that despite the counterclaim there was "no legal basis for deferring payment of the sum due".

From BBC

In November, the producers behind “Where Is Wendy Williams?” filed a counterclaim, hitting back at Morrissey and her “meritless” allegations related to the Lifetime documentary.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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