a negative position in a debate which argues against a proposed plan by proposing a separate plan (rather than defending the status quo)
verb(intransitive)
3.
to form an opposing plan
counterplan in American English
(ˈkauntərˌplæn)
noun
1.
an opposing plan
2.
an alternative or substitute plan
Word origin
[1780–90; counter- + plan]This word is first recorded in the period 1780–90. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: alignment, classification, ego, fluff, rosettecounter- is a combining form with the meanings “against,” “contrary,” “opposite,” “in oppositionor response to” (countermand); “complementary,” “in reciprocation,” “corresponding,” “parallel” (counterfoil; counterbalance); “substitute,” “duplicate” (counterfeit)