opposition
The origin and history of opposition.
Etymology
From Old French oposicion, from Late Latin oppositio, ultimately from Latin oppono, "to set against" — the same family as "oppose" and "opposite."
The origin and history of opposition.
From Old French oposicion, from Late Latin oppositio, ultimately from Latin oppono, "to set against" — the same family as "oppose" and "opposite."
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