SportsSeptember 4, 2026

countersuing

KOUN-ter-soo-ing

Definition

To initiate a legal action against someone who has already brought a lawsuit against you, typically in response to the original claim.

Etymology

The word combines the Latin 'contra' (against) with the Middle English 'suer' (to follow or petition), which evolved into the legal term 'sue' via Old French.

In the news

The SEC is countersuing LSU in federal court after LSU filed its own lawsuit against the conference. This mutual legal action highlights the deteriorating professional relationship between the university and the SEC.

Lane Kiffin taking LSU down dangerous road for three backup players | Opinion

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