ALL meanings of counter-demand
count·er-de·mand
C c - verb with object counter-demand to ask for with proper authority; claim as a right: He demanded payment of the debt. 1
- verb with object counter-demand to ask for peremptorily or urgently: He demanded sanctuary. She demanded that we let her in. 1
- verb with object counter-demand to call for or require as just, proper, or necessary: This task demands patience. Justice demands objectivity. 1
- verb with object counter-demand Law. to lay formal legal claim to. to summon, as to court. 1
- verb without object counter-demand to make a demand; inquire; ask. 1
- noun counter-demand the act of demanding. 1
- noun counter-demand something that is demanded. 1
- noun counter-demand an urgent or pressing requirement: demands upon one's time. 1
- noun counter-demand Economics. the desire to purchase, coupled with the power to do so. the quantity of goods that buyers will take at a particular price. 1
- noun counter-demand a requisition; a legal claim: The demands of the client could not be met. 1
- noun counter-demand the state of being wanted or sought for purchase or use: an article in great demand. 1
- noun counter-demand Archaic. inquiry; question. 1
- idioms counter-demand on demand, upon presentation or request for payment: The fee is payable on demand. 1