Countersue
verb
verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To sue a person or entity who is suing one. intransitive, transitive
"Forrest later attacked Willis in New York, knocking him to the ground; lawsuits proliferated as Willis sued Forrest for assault, and Forrest countersued for libel."
Example
More examples"Forrest later attacked Willis in New York, knocking him to the ground; lawsuits proliferated as Willis sued Forrest for assault, and Forrest countersued for libel."
Etymology
From counter- + sue.
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