countercharge

[US]/ˈkaʊntəˌtʃɑːdʒ/
[UK]/ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑrdʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an attack made in response to another attack; a legal claim made in response to another claim
vt.to attack in response to another attack; to make a legal claim in response to another claim
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

countercharge filed

countercharge made

countercharge against

countercharge response

countercharge claim

file a countercharge

countercharge hearing

countercharge process

countercharge strategy

countercharge defense

Example Sentences

the defendant decided to file a countercharge against the plaintiff.

in legal disputes, a countercharge can complicate the case.

the lawyer prepared a strong countercharge to defend his client.

she felt the need to file a countercharge after being accused.

the countercharge was unexpected and caught everyone off guard.

they issued a countercharge claiming damages from the original claim.

after reviewing the evidence, the judge allowed the countercharge.

the countercharge added a new dimension to the ongoing litigation.

both parties were advised to consider the implications of a countercharge.

his countercharge was based on evidence that had just come to light.

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