English

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Etymology

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From counter- +‎ brief.

Noun

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counterbrief (plural counterbriefs)

  1. A brief that is opposed to, or in response to, another brief.

Verb

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counterbrief (third-person singular simple present counterbriefs, present participle counterbriefing, simple past and past participle counterbriefed)

  1. (transitive) To issue such a brief to.