counterproposition

[ koun-ter-prop-uh-zish-uh n ]

/ ˈkaʊn tərˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən /

a proposition made in place of or in opposition to a preceding one.

Origin of counterproposition

First recorded in 1860–65; counter- + proposition

The demand was preposterous, for it was impossible to collect the money, but in return they made a counter-proposition.

The Vintage |Edward Frederic Benson
Anytus proposes death as the penalty: and what counter-proposition shall he make?

Apology |Plato
Prince Ching presented a counter-proposition, which among other things requested the evacuation of Manchuria within one year.

Japan |Various
It might be brought in as a counter-proposition to Davis's bill.

Letters and Literary Memorials of Samuel J. Tilden, v. 1 |Samuel J. Tilden

The President had determined to reject the counter-proposition to submit it to arbitration.

Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie |Andrew Carnegie