Definition of counterclaim
: an opposing claim; especially : a claim brought by a defendant against a plaintiff in a legal action
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1784
First Known Use of counterclaim
1784
counterclaim
Definition of counterclaim
intransitive verb
: to enter or plead a counterclaim
transitive verb
: to ask in a counterclaim
1857
First Known Use of counterclaim
1857
Law Dictionary
counterclaim
playLegal Definition of counterclaim
: a claim for relief that is asserted against an opposing party after an original claim has been made — compare affirmative defense at defense, cross-action, cross-appeal, cross-claim, interpleader, third-party claim
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