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counterclaim

UK
/ˈkaʊntəkleɪm/
US
/ˈkaʊntərkleɪm/

Translations

counterclaimnoun
counterclaims
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊntəkleɪm/
US
/ˈkaʊntərkleɪm/
demande reconventionnelleTerme juridique.
The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff, alleging breach of contract.
Le défendeur a déposé une demande reconventionnelle contre le demandeur, alléguant une violation du contrat.
Synonyms
rebuttal
defense
opposition
contradiction
counterargument
counterclaimverb
counterclaimed
Past Simple
counterclaimed
Past Participle
counterclaiming
Gerund
UK
/ˈkaʊn.tə.kleɪm/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ.kleɪm/
Additional translations
reconventionnerTerme juridique rare.
Synonyms
respond
rebut
oppose
contest
refute
challenge
dispute
reply
counterclaimadjective
UK
/ˈkaʊn.tə.kleɪm/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ.kleɪm/
Used attributively in legal contexts (e.g., "counterclaim defendant").
reconventionnelTerme juridique.
The court dismissed the counterclaim allegations as unfounded.
Le tribunal a rejeté les allégations reconventionnelles comme étant infondées.

Definitions

counterclaimnoun
A claim made to offset another claim, especially one made by a defendant in a legal action against the plaintiff.
The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff, alleging breach of contract.
counterclaimverb
To make a claim in response to another claim, especially in a legal context.
The defendant decided to counterclaim against the plaintiff for damages.
counterclaimadjective
Relating to or constituting a counterclaim.
The court dismissed the counterclaim allegations as unfounded.
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