die Klagerwiderung
Translation
statement of defence, reply to a claim, answer (in a lawsuit)
Examples
Der Anwalt reichte die Klagerwiderung ein.
The lawyer submitted the statement of defence.
Die Frist für die Klagerwiderung läuft ab.
The deadline for the statement of defence is expiring.
Grammar Patterns
((as accusative object)) as an accusative object The lawyer must write a statement of defence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verteidigungsschrift; Antonyms: Klageschrift (statement of claim)
Etymology
A compound of 'Klage' (lawsuit, complaint) and 'Erwiderung' (reply, rejoinder), which comes from 'erwidern' (to reply).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Klage' (complaint) + 'Erwiderung' (reply). It's literally a 'reply to the complaint'.