reply

Definition of "reply"
  1. A response from the plaintiff or complainant regarding an assertion, plea, or counterclaim made in the defendant's answer
How to use "reply" in a sentence
  1. The attorney worked diligently into the night to prepare a reply to the defendant's counterclaim.
  2. The reply to the defendant's argument was comprehensive and well-reasoned.
  3. The judge reviewed the plaintiff's reply before making a decision.

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