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counter-memorial

noun/ˈkaʊntə mɪˈmɔːriəl/

C2CEFR level
93/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The respondent's written submission answering the claimant's memorial and setting out its defence.

In its counter-memorial the State denied any breach of the fair and equitable treatment standard.

Similar: statement of defence

Topic: Arbitration in Legal English

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