coun·ter·claim
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌklām
: an opposing claim
especially
: a claim brought by a defendant against a plaintiff in a legal action
counterclaimed; counterclaiming; counterclaims
: to enter or plead a counterclaim
: to ask in a counterclaim
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