counterdemand
Reciprocal ultimatum issued
A counterdemand is a demand made in response to someone else's demand, typically in negotiations or disputes.
If one party demands compensation, the other might issue a counterdemand for their own losses: The union's wage demands were met with management's counterdemand for increased productivity.
The verb means to make such a reciprocal demand.
Point challenging another's position
- rejoinderReply to a reply
- refutationDisproving a statement
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- contradictionOpposing claims, incompatible together
repudiation · challenge · contestation · pushback · resistance · defiance · counterclaim · counterpoint
Alternative terms proposed back
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- concessionYielding a point
- ultimatumNon-negotiable final terms
- quid pro quoReciprocal exchange of value
trade-off · terms · conditions · leverage · standoff · deadlock · stalemate · haggling
Defendant's opposing lawsuit
- recoupmentRecovery of losses
- setoffActivate or embark
- pleadingUrgent heartfelt request
- defendantParty facing charges
plaintiff · litigation · filing · discovery · motion · affirmative defense · response · petition
counterargument
Point challenging another's position
- rejoinderReply to a reply
- refutationDisproving a statement
- objectionExpression of disapproval
contradiction · repudiation · challenge · contestation · pushback · resistance · defiance · counterclaim · counterpoint · retort
counteroffer
Alternative terms proposed back
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- concessionYielding a point
- ultimatumNon-negotiable final terms
quid pro quo · trade-off · terms · conditions · leverage · standoff · deadlock · stalemate · haggling · reciprocity
counterclaim
Defendant's opposing lawsuit
- recoupmentRecovery of losses
- setoffActivate or embark
- pleadingUrgent heartfelt request
defendant · plaintiff · litigation · filing · discovery · motion · affirmative defense · response · petition · remedy
counterdemandconcession
Yielding a point
demand · capitulation · acceptance · acquiescence · surrender