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counterclaim

[koun-ter-kleym, koun-ter-kleym] / ˈkaʊn tərˌkleɪm, ˌkaʊn tərˈkleɪm /














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Amid claim and counterclaim Russia on Friday had requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The suit was filed as a counterclaim to a November lawsuit by Joby against Archer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

In their court submission, the club's lawyers asserted that the counterclaim was prompted by Mbappe's "deceptive behaviour during negotiations to revise his contract".

From BBC • May 15, 2025

In November, the producers behind “Where Is Wendy Williams?” filed a counterclaim, hitting back at Morrissey and her “meritless” allegations related to the Lifetime documentary.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2024

Well, it’s counterclaim enough for me.—That’s just the thing.

From The Case and Exceptions Stories of Counsel and Clients by Hill, Frederick Trevor




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