Counterclaim

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntərˌkleɪm/

Definitions of counterclaim

noun a claim made to rebut or oppose another claim in a legal or argumentative context

Example Sentences

A1 I don't agree with your point, so I will make a counterclaim.

A2 In a debate, it is important to consider the other person's counterclaim.

B1 The lawyer presented a strong counterclaim to refute the plaintiff's argument.

B2 The defendant's counterclaim raised doubts about the validity of the witness's testimony.

C1 The expert witness provided a detailed counterclaim supported by extensive research.

C2 The counterclaim presented by the defense attorney effectively countered the prosecution's evidence.

Examples of counterclaim in a Sentence

formal The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff in response to the lawsuit.

informal The other party made a counterclaim back at them.

slang They hit back with a counterclaim of their own.

figurative In the game of legal battles, a counterclaim is like a strategic move on the chessboard.

Grammatical Forms of counterclaim

• past tense: counterclaimed
• plural: counterclaims
• comparative: more counterclaim
• superlative: most counterclaim
• present tense: counterclaims
• future tense: will counterclaim
• perfect tense: have counterclaimed
• continuous tense: is counterclaiming
• singular: counterclaim
• positive degree: counterclaim
• infinitive: to counterclaim
• gerund: counterclaiming
• participle: counterclaimed

Origin and Evolution of counterclaim

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'counterclaim' originated from the combination of the prefix 'counter-' meaning against or opposite, and the word 'claim' meaning a demand for something as due.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to a claim made in response to another claim, the term 'counterclaim' has evolved to be used more broadly in various disputes or arguments where one party asserts a claim in opposition to another party's claim.