Counterclaim
Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntərˌkleɪm/
Counterclaim (noun)
- a statement made to oppose or disagree with another statement or claim.
- a legal claim made against someone who has already made a claim against you.
Examples
- She presented a counterclaim to challenge his argument.
- The debate team prepared a strong counterclaim.
Common collocations: present a counterclaim, strong counterclaim, counterclaim to challenge, file a counterclaim, submit a counterclaim