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单词 reconvention
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Definition of reconvention in English:

reconvention

noun ˌriːkənˈvɛnʃn
  • 1Law. A countercharge; a counteraction brought against a plaintiff by the defendant in a suit, specifically (Scottish Law) the principle of a claimant being liable for counteraction, even if outside the jurisdiction of Scots law. Formerly also in extended use.

  • 2The reassembling of a parliament or other legislative body.

Origin

Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From re- + convention, partly after Middle French reconvention (French reconvention) countercharge, counteraction and post-classical Latin reconventio resummons, countercharge, counteraction, counterpetition.

Definition of reconvention in US English:

reconvention

nounˌriːkənˈvɛnʃn
  • 1Law. A countercharge; a counteraction brought against a plaintiff by the defendant in a suit, specifically (Scottish Law) the principle of a claimant being liable for counteraction, even if outside the jurisdiction of Scots law. Formerly also in extended use.

  • 2The reassembling of a parliament or other legislative body.

Origin

Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From re- + convention, partly after Middle French reconvention (French reconvention) countercharge, counteraction and post-classical Latin reconventio resummons, countercharge, counteraction, counterpetition.

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