counterplead

counterplead

(ˌkaʊntəˈpliːd)
vb (tr)
to plead the opposite ofto deny
vb (intr)
to make a counterplea
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If the principal and interest commitment letter of making up principal shortfalls and interest shortfalls has strict terms, and the triggering mechanism is conducive to implementation, it can be defined that the supplemental commitments have substantial safeguard effect, but the nature of the liability is the supplementary responsibility instead of the repayment liability, so the replenishment obligor has the counterplead right of telling first and cannot constitute joint guarantees.