Opponent
/ˈɒpənənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or party who opposes or competes against another in a legal proceeding or dispute.
The defendant’s opponent presented strong evidence to challenge the claim.
Forms
- opponents
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Commentary
Often used to denote the party opposing a claim or motion in litigation; distinguishes from roles like plaintiff or defendant based on context.
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