counterclaim
[
n.
koun
-ter-kleym;
v.
koun-ter-
kleym
]
/
n.
ˈkaʊn tərˌkleɪm;
v.
ˌkaʊn tərˈkleɪm/
noun
1.
a
claim
made to offset another
claim
, especially one made by the defendant in a legal action.
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
2.
to
claim
so as to offset a previous
claim
.
Origin
1775-85;
counter-
+
claim
Related forms
counterclaimant,
noun
Examples from the web for
counterclaim
Every
counterclaim
is cherry picked and taken out of context.
The immediate cause of the fighting is unclear as claim and
counterclaim
abound.
Well, here was one significant
counterclaim
lying on the stretcher today.
Use this to file an amended
counterclaim
against the plaintiff.
The
counterclaim
will be heard at the same hearing as your claim.
Dismissal of
counterclaim
, cross-claim, or third-party claim.
The defendant could file a
counterclaim
against you.
The defendant's
counterclaim
may also demand money from the plaintiff.
The defendant may also file a
counterclaim
, meaning s/he could in turn file a suit against you.
He must mail a copy of his answer and/or
counterclaim
to the plaintiff.
British Dictionary definitions for
counterclaim
counterclaim
/
ˈkaʊntəˌkleɪm
/
noun
1.
a claim set up in opposition to another, esp by the defendant in a civil action against the plaintiff
verb
2.
to set up (a claim) in opposition to another claim
Derived Forms
counterclaimant,
noun