/ˈkaʊntə/ – noun
Definition: 1. nhà tù, khám đường;
2. luật sư.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “counter” refers to a document filed by a party in response to a pleading or claim made by the opposing party in a lawsuit. It typically sets forth the defendant’s position and may include affirmative defenses, denials, or counterclaims against the plaintiff’s allegations.
Example: The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff in response to the original complaint.