Adversarial

/ˌæd.vɜːrˈseə.ri.əl/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Relating to or characterized by conflict or opposition between parties.
    The legal process is often adversarial, with both sides presenting opposing arguments.

Forms

  • adversariness

Commentary

Commonly used to describe legal systems or proceedings where parties oppose each other directly.

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