Definitions

1. verb

to state a claim or a plea in opposition to the one made by the other party in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding.

“The opposing lawyer decided to counterplead, challenging the validity of the initial claim.”

2. noun

a statement of a claim or a plea in opposition to the one made by the other party in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding.

“The counterplead was submitted to the court, and the judge began reviewing it.”

3. verb (law)

to plead in opposition to a claim or plea, especially in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding.

“The attorney chose to counterplead, defending her client’s innocence.”