COUNTERPLEA Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word counterplea. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word counterplea. (close relations)

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	counterclaim				nounn
	noun • a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action verb • set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim
	objection				nounn
	noun • the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest • the speech act of objecting • the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent • (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality
	rebuttal				nounn
	noun • the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument • (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder

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