countersue
/ˌkaʊntərˈsu/
verb
- To sue someone in response to a lawsuit filed by that person; to bring a legal claim against a plaintiff.
- If they take you to court, you may have the right to countersue for damages.
- The landlord countersued the tenant for unpaid rent after the tenant filed a complaint.
- After being sued for breach of contract, the company decided to countersue for defamation.
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