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adversarial

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Adversarial (adj) means Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.

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1
Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.
2
In which issues are tried through the presentation of evidence and argument by adverse parties, with no or limited inquiry by the court's own initiative.
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Etymology

Probably from adversary + -al

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What is the meaning of adversarial?
"adversarial" (adj) means characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.
What are the different meanings of adversarial?
"adversarial" has 2 main meanings: 1. Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed; 2. In which issues are tried through the presentation of evidence and argument by adverse parties, with no or limited inquiry by the court's own initiative.
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