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Counterclaim (noun) means (law) A separate claim brought by the person being sued against the person suing them.

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1

(law) A separate claim brought by the person being sued against the person suing them.

2

A claim made to dispute or answer another claim.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for counterclaim

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What is the meaning of counterclaim?

"counterclaim" (noun) means (law) A separate claim brought by the person being sued against the person suing them.

What are the different meanings of counterclaim?

"counterclaim" has 2 main meanings: 1. (law) A separate claim brought by the person being sued against the person suing them; 2. A claim made to dispute or answer another claim.

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