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countersuit

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coun·ter·sue  (kountr-s)
tr.v. coun·ter·sued, coun·ter·su·ing, coun·ter·sues Law
To bring proceedings against (a plaintiff) in direct opposition to a suit brought against onself.
counter·suit (-st) n.
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Noun1.countersuit - a suit brought against someone who has sued you
causa, lawsuit, suit, case, cause - a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord"
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
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