die Klagerwiderung
Translation
statement of defense, reply to a claim, answer (in a lawsuit)
Examples
Der Anwalt reichte die Klagerwiderung ein.
The lawyer submitted the statement of defense.
Die Frist für die Klagerwiderung läuft ab.
The deadline for the statement of defense is expiring.
Grammar Patterns
((as accusative object)) as an accusative object The lawyer must write a statement of defense.
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'.