countersue
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of countersue
Example Sentences
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She recently attended a court hearing in New York to determine whether he can countersue for defamation after she spoke about her experience last year.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
Her lawyer later said she had plans to countersue.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2023
Afroman is unmoved — he intends to countersue and release a new album dissing the officers individually, he told The Washington Post in an interview.
From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023
But they didn’t countersue, and the court-appointed receiver is pursuing the judgment, with interest accruing every day.
From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2023
Hansen’s bill would also allow Washingtonians to countersue in court here.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2022
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