counterclaim

Meaning

Noun

A suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.

Verb

To file a counterclaim.

Synonyms

cross-claim

counteraction

defense

answer

suit

countersuit

set-off

counteract

Translations

demanda reconvencional

Gegenforderung

Widerklage

ανταπαίτηση

ανταπαιτώ

controrichiesta

controreclamo

tegeneis

reconvención

contrademanda

contrademandar

karşı dava

ردّ

karşı dava açmak

ادعاء مقابل؛ مطالبة مقابلة؛ ادعاء تقاص

Etymology

From counter- + claim.