Definition of Counterclaim

a claim or suit filed in response to a claim made against a group or individual

Examples of Counterclaim in a sentence

Filing a counterclaim will allow us to replace the funds we spent defending ourselves in this silly lawsuit.  🔊

The billionaire reacted to the lawsuit by having his attorneys file a counterclaim.  🔊

When Jack filed a counterclaim for restitution, he hoped to get enough money to cover his medical expenses.  🔊

The purpose of the counterclaim is to make up the expenses lost while dealing with another claim.  🔊

As soon as the music company sued the singer’s estate, the singer’s widow filed a counterclaim for unpaid royalties.  🔊

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