Definition of Countersuit in English :

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Countersuit meaning in English

Meaning of Countersuit in English

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Countersuit pronunciation in English

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Countersuit

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Noun

1. countersuit

a suit brought against someone who has sued you

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Countersuit

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noun
law
a legal claim made as a reaction to a claim made against one

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Countersuit

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noun
an opposing lawsuit asserting a counterclaim, brought by a defendant against a plaintiff in the original suit

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Countersuit

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tr.v. coun·ter·sued, coun·ter·su·ing, coun·ter·sues
Law
To respond to a lawsuit against oneself by suing (the plaintiff).

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