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counterclaim

Etymology: L, contra, against, clamere, to cry out

(in law) a claim made by a defendant establishing a cause for action in his or her favor against a plaintiff. The purpose of a counterclaim is to oppose or detract from a plaintiff's claim or complaint.

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