"countersuit" meaning in English

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  "etymology_text": "From counter- + suit.",
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          "ref": "2009 February 13, Julie Creswell, “U.S. Agents Scrutinize Texas Firm”, in New York Times:",
          "text": "Stanford, which filed a countersuit against the two men seeking repayment of certain loans, denied the men’s accusations.",
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        "A lawsuit filed against a party that has filed a suit against one."
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        "(law) A lawsuit filed against a party that has filed a suit against one."
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  "word": "countersuit"
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        "(law) A lawsuit filed against a party that has filed a suit against one."
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