Counterclaim: meaning, definitions and examples

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counterclaim

[ ˈkaʊntərkleɪm ]

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legal term

A claim made to rebut a previous claim. It is a claim asserted in a legal action that opposes or offsets another claim. Counterclaims can be filed by the defendant in response to the plaintiff's complaint.

Synonyms

rebuttal, response, retaliation

Examples of usage

A counterclaim is often used to bring up additional facts or arguments that were not addressed in the original claim.
The defendant filed a counterclaim alleging that the plaintiff was also at fault for the accident.

Translations

Translations of the word "counterclaim" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contrarreivindicação

🇮🇳 जवाबी दावा

🇩🇪 Gegenforderung

🇮🇩 tuntutan balik

🇺🇦 зустрічний позов

🇵🇱 roszczenie wzajemne

🇯🇵 反対請求 (はんたいせいきゅう)

🇫🇷 demande reconventionnelle

🇪🇸 contrademanda

🇹🇷 karşı dava

🇰🇷 반소 (反訴)

🇸🇦 مطالبة مضادة

🇨🇿 protinávrh

🇸🇰 protinávrh

🇨🇳 反诉 (fǎnsù)

🇸🇮 nasprotna tožba

🇮🇸 gagnkröfu

🇰🇿 қарсы талап

🇬🇪 საპასუხო სარჩელი

🇦🇿 qarşı iddia

🇲🇽 contrademanda

Word origin

The term 'counterclaim' originated in legal contexts, where it refers to a claim made in response to another claim. The prefix 'counter-' indicates opposition or contradiction, emphasizing the rebuttal nature of the claim. Counterclaims play a crucial role in legal proceedings by allowing both parties to present their arguments and evidence. Over time, the concept of counterclaims has been extended to other contexts outside of law, such as disputes or debates where opposing viewpoints need to be addressed.