👉 Counterwager is a legal concept in the realm of contract law, specifically within the context of antitrust laws. It refers to an agreement by two parties to exchange products or services for consideration in order to reduce competition in a particular market segment. In the context of contracts, a "counterwager" is typically used when one party agrees to pay a fixed amount (the "wage") for the privilege of doing work in exchange for another party's service. This arrangement can be seen as