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Definitions from the WebCounterchargeNoun: 1. a charge made in response to an initial charge or accusation. Example sentence: The defense attorney quickly prepared a countercharge against the prosecution's claim. Verb: 1. to make a charge in response to an initial charge or accusation. Example sentence: The defendant's lawyer countercharged by presenting evidence that countered the prosecution's claims. Popular usage: 1. A term commonly used in legal proceedings as a defensive strategy to respond to accusations. Example sentence: The politician vehemently denied the allegations and decided to employ a countercharge against her opponents. Local usage: 1. In local colloquial language, "countercharge" can refer to a response or comeback used in a casual conversation or argument. Example sentence: James always has a witty countercharge whenever someone teases him about his fashion choices. | ||||
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