crossclaim
crossclaim · crossclaims
A secondary lawsuit, brought by a defendant in an original lawsuit, against a…A secondary lawsuit, brought by a defendant in an original lawsuit, against a co-defendant in the original suit.
Meaning
1 sensesA secondary lawsuit, brought by a defendant in an original lawsuit, against a co-defendant in the original suit.
Origin
From cross- + claim.From cross- + claim.
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Forms
plural: crossclaims| Singular | crossclaim |
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See also
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