/krɒs-kleɪm/ – noun
Definition: 1. yêu cầu ngược lại, kiện lại, phản kiện;
2. kiện chéo nhau.
A more thorough explanation: A cross-claim is a claim brought by a defendant in a lawsuit against a co-defendant or a third party involved in the same legal dispute. It is a legal action that asserts a claim against another party who is also involved in the same lawsuit.
Example: In the lawsuit, the defendant filed a cross-claim against the third-party defendant for contribution and indemnification.