countersuit

/ˈkaʊntəˌsuɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A lawsuit filed in response to a lawsuit filed against you.

“The company decided to file a countersuit against their former employee over the lawsuit.”

2. verb

To file a lawsuit in response to a lawsuit filed against you.

“The lawyer advised his client to countersue the company for damages.”

Synonyms

  • counterclaim
  • retaliatory lawsuit

Antonyms

  • dismissal
  • withdrawal