cross action

noun

Definition of cross actionnext
as in litigation

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  1. litigation
  2. counterclaim
  3. cause
  4. countersuit
Noun
  • The wrong decision could seriously compromise their respective position in a subsequent government investigation, prosecution and/or sentencing - or in civil litigation.
    Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and X — formerly Twitter — have all faced antitrust litigation or review in recent years, some of which originated under the first Trump administration.
    Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of litigation
Noun
  • Frictions have also worsened in the South China Sea, much of which China asserts falls within its maritime territory despite counterclaims from several other regional countries.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Christina Haack's Ex Ant Anstead Tags Her in Instagram Stories After Re-Following Her Post Divorce On April 26, the company filed a counterclaim against Velasco, Behle and others.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of counterclaim
Noun
  • California Tiny burning embers flew miles, causing L.A. fire destruction on historic scale Jan. 9, 2025 During the autopsy, which determines the manner and cause of a person’s death, pathologists will also examine the body for identifying features.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Compounding the lousy feeling in your brain, the inflammation that alcohol causes can be tough on the gut the day after a bender, says Dr. Sally Adams, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Birmingham.
    Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of cause
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  • Block and Schaefer then responded with a July countersuit.
    John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Jolie filed a countersuit in September 2022, during which some of the more sordid and detailed allegations about Pitt’s actions during the September 2016 plane ride became public.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of countersuit
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