Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reconvention
Noun
/ˌriː.kənˈvɛn.ʃən/

Definition
The act of bringing a new claim or counterclaim in a legal proceeding.

Examples
- The defendant filed a reconvention against the plaintiff for damages caused by the original complaint.
- During the hearing, the judge allowed the reconvention to be presented as part of the case.

Meaning
Reconvention refers to a process where a defendant in a legal case introduces a new claim against the plaintiff, typically in response to the original claim.

Synonyms
- Counterclaim
- Cross-claim
- Replevin