countersuits

variants also counter-suits
Definition of countersuitsnext
plural of countersuit
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counterclaims
Noun
  • And in March, van Keulen dismissed one of the Mountain West’s counterclaims against the Pac-12 but ruled two others could proceed to trial, most notably the tortious interference claims.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
  • Nathan, Abel, and Wayfarer filed counterclaims against Jones.
    Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 14 May 2026
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“Countersuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersuits. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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