Thesaurus results for COUNTERCLAIM

counterclaim

noun

Definition of counterclaim

as in complaint

a court case brought against the plaintiff of another court case by the defendant The defendant filed a counterclaim for his own injuries, claiming that he only rear-ended the plaintiff because she had stopped too fast.

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Recent Examples of counterclaim Temu’s counterclaim, which alleged that Shein violated competition law through its exclusive agreements with its suppliers, is reportedly set to go to trial next year. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026 Wheeler also filed a counterclaim accusing Martinez of converting $50,000 in restaurant money for his own use. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 In Georgia, Teddy’s Market has answered with counterclaims arguing Buc-ee's is squeezing smaller rivals with claims that don't hold. — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The Pac-12 provided its answer to the counterclaim in April, and a trial was set for that matter in July 2027. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counterclaim

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But their complaints come as Lecornu's government seeks to rein in public spending to appease skittish bond markets, which have punished France more harshly than many of its peers this year, amid a global bond market rout.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
In a criminal complaint, prosecutors accused Zhang of spying on a son of Taiwan’s president outside his residence in the Seattle area at the behest of Chinese officials.

— David Douglas, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of complaint

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The local district attorney declined to seek criminal charges, but the criminal case was reopened after the lawsuit was filed.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Lawsuits over unpaid debt Public records from Mecklenburg District Court show the McGregors faced multiple lawsuits over unpaid debts and a nearly six-figure tax lien from the IRS.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026

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The Perry Street litigation finally ended in August 2024 following an undisclosed settlement — just one month after Erica signed the lease for 150 Charles.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
The Bureau of Prisons declined to comment, citing the pending litigation.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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