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adversary

ad·ver·sar·y [ ádvər sèrree ]


noun  (plural ad·ver·sar·ies)
Definition:
 
opponent: an opponent in a conflict, contest, or debate



adjective 
Definition:
 
contesting: involving conflicting parties or interests, in relation to a legal proceeding

[14th century. Via Old French< Latin adversarius "enemy" < adversus (see adverse)]
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