cross action

noun

Definition of cross actionnext
as in litigation

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Recent Examples of cross action Shurmur’s system leans on passing concepts that make his receivers work together—pick plays and crossing action—rather than in isolation routes on the outside. — Alex Prewitt, SI.com, 10 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross action
  1. litigation
  2. counterclaim
  3. cause
  4. countersuit
Noun
  • Colleen, his mother, was a teacher, and his father, Dawud, did litigation support for law firms.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The filing also accuses Buc-ee's of using aggressive trademark litigation to discourage competition.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of litigation
Noun
  • Those allegations have not been proven in court, and Buc-ee's has not yet responded to the counterclaims.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 5 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
Definition of counterclaim
Noun
  • His official cause of death will be released following further medical examination, according to ICE.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The cause of the fires is unknown, but have been fueled by high winds and hot, dry weather.
    — Scott Neuman, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cause
Noun
  • Baldoni also filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, in January 2025, alleging that the couple and their PR firm had defamed him and Wayfarer Studios.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026
  • In 2025, that anonymous woman filed a countersuit, alleging in turn that the Tates defamed her.
    — Kat Tenbarge, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
Definition of countersuit

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“Cross action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross%20action. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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