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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a counterclaim" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in legal contexts to refer to a claim made to offset another claim, typically in a lawsuit.
Example: "In response to the plaintiff's allegations, the defendant filed a counterclaim for damages."
Alternatives: "an opposing claim" or "a rebuttal claim".
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The defendant alleged a counterclaim.
Paramax filed a counterclaim in January.
Lynch has said he will launch a counterclaim.
Mr. Grasso could also file a counterclaim against the exchange.
Aceto filed a counterclaim charging misrepresentation in the CDC price.
Two months later, Intel filed a counterclaim alleging infringement.
She announced that she would bring a counterclaim for "false denunciation".
Mr. Kane said he planned to file a counterclaim alleging kidnapping and extortion.
(You may even want to rebut a counterclaim within your response to strengthen your argument).
Because they don't manufacture products, they need not fear a counterclaim for infringing some other patent.
The club filed a counterclaim seeking more than $2 million in restitution.
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