noun as in strong fondness

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counterclaim, cross-complaint, rebuttal

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Example Sentences

Example:The defendant must respond to the counterclaim in the form of a defense.

Definition:A legal claim made by someone in response to a complaint or lawsuit filed against them.

From counterclaim

Example:The defendant filed a cross-complaint against the plaintiff for damages incurred.

Definition:A legal complaint filed by a defendant in response to an original complaint filed by the plaintiff.

From cross-complaint

Example:The plaintiff's rebuttal to the counterclaim was focused on showing the case's relevance.

Definition:An argument or statement that calls into question the justification or validity of another’s argument.

From rebuttal