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Definition of: counterclaim
(koun′tər·klām′) noun Law
An opposing claim alleged by a defendant in his favor against the plaintiff.
—v.t. & v.i. (usually koun′tər·klām′) To request or demand as a counterclaim; plead a counterclaim.
—coun′ter·claim′ant noun
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