Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

countersue

verb

/ˈkaʊn.tər.suː/

Definition

To bring a lawsuit against someone who has previously filed a lawsuit against you.

Examples

After being sued for breach of contract, the company decided to countersue for damages.
She chose to countersue her neighbor for the damage caused by the flooding.

Meaning

Countersuing is a legal action taken by a defendant against a plaintiff in response to the initial lawsuit, often involving claims that counter the original allegations.