Meaning Of The Word Counterclaim

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counterclaim in American English
an opposing claim, esp. one by a defendant against a plaintiff's claim in a lawsuit
to claim so as to offset a previous claim
to present as, or make, a counterclaim
noun: a claim made to offset another claim, esp. one made by the defendant in a legal action

counterclaim in British English
noun: a claim set up in opposition to another, esp by the defendant in a civil action against the plaintiff
verb: to set up (a claim) in opposition to another claim

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