Question

I will happily fan and medal but pleaseeee don't just tell me the definition, I already looked it up but I don't know which answer it would be :(
What is a counterclaim?
A. The example in an argument
B. The evidence for an argument
C. The opposition to an argument
D. The purpose of an argument

Answer 1

Someone??????

Answer 2

you looked it up right?

Answer 3

Dictionary entry overview: What does counterclaim mean?
• COUNTERCLAIM (noun)
The noun COUNTERCLAIM has 1 sense:
1. a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action
Familiarity information: COUNTERCLAIM used as a noun is very rare.

• COUNTERCLAIM (verb)
The verb COUNTERCLAIM has 1 sense:
1. set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim
Familiarity information: COUNTERCLAIM used as a verb is very rare.
Dictionary entry overview: What does counterclaim mean?
• COUNTERCLAIM (noun)
The noun COUNTERCLAIM has 1 sense:
1. a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action
Familiarity information: COUNTERCLAIM used as a noun is very rare.

• COUNTERCLAIM (verb)
The verb COUNTERCLAIM has 1 sense:
1. set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim
Familiarity information: COUNTERCLAIM used as a verb is very rare.

Answer 4

Would the answer be C?

Answer 5

the important parts to help are
The noun COUNTERCLAIM has 1 sense:
1. a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action
Familiarity information: COUNTERCLAIM used as a noun is very rare.
The verb COUNTERCLAIM has 1 sense:
1. set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim
Familiarity information: COUNTERCLAIM used as a verb is very rare.
but i think you are correct

Answer 6

A counterclaim is a claim made to offset another claim, esp. one made by the defendant in a legal action.

Answer 7

that may help

Answer 8

Is it C?