1. a demand made in response to another demand, especially one made by the opposing party in a dispute or negotiation
Usage: often used in legal or commercial contexts

1. to make a counterdemand in response to a demand
Usage: transitive or intransitive

Examples

• The defendant filed a counterdemand for damages against the plaintiff.
• When the supplier demanded payment, the buyer counterdemanded a reduction in price due to defects.
• The union's counterdemand for better working conditions was rejected by management.
• She counterdemanded that he return her belongings before she would settle the dispute.
• The two parties exchanged demands and counterdemands throughout the negotiation.
• His counterdemand for a refund was met with resistance from the company.