Definitions

1. noun

A counter-prayer or a counter-petition, typically one that is contrary to the prayer or petition of another.

“The group submitted a counterpray to the court’s decision, citing several precedents that supported their position.”

2. noun

A counter-prayer in the Book of Common Prayer, typically one that is contrary to the prevailing prayer or petition.

“The counterpray in the Book of Common Prayer asks God to ‘lead us not into temptation’.”