Animosity

/ˌænɪˈmɒsɪti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A feeling of strong hostility or active dislike toward someone or something.
    The contract negotiations were marked by animosity between the parties.

Commentary

Often used to describe interpersonal or interparty relationships marked by mutual dislike, it is a useful term in litigation contexts describing biased motives or bad faith.

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