adversary
Describes a person, group, or force that is in opposition or conflict with another; an opponent or enemy. In legal contexts, it refers to a system or proceeding where two parties represent opposing interests.
Beispiele
3 von 5The two brothers maintained an adversary relationship whenever they played board games.
The two brothers maintained an adversary relationship whenever they played board games.
The adversary system of justice is a core component of the legal framework in many countries.
The adversary system of justice is a core component of the legal framework in many countries.
I didn't mean to take such an adversary stance during our friendly chat about movies.
I didn't mean to take such an adversary stance during our friendly chat about movies.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of 'ad-versus-ary'. The word contains 'versus,' which means 'against.' An adversary is someone who is against you.
Schnelles Quiz
In the legal _______ system, two advocates represent their parties' positions before an impartial person or group.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: adversary
Beispiele
The two brothers maintained an adversary relationship whenever they played board games.
everydayThe two brothers maintained an adversary relationship whenever they played board games.
The adversary system of justice is a core component of the legal framework in many countries.
formalThe adversary system of justice is a core component of the legal framework in many countries.
I didn't mean to take such an adversary stance during our friendly chat about movies.
informalI didn't mean to take such an adversary stance during our friendly chat about movies.
Political scientists often analyze the adversary dynamics between the ruling party and the opposition.
academicPolitical scientists often analyze the adversary dynamics between the ruling party and the opposition.
They adopted an adversary approach to the merger negotiations, which led to a stalemate.
businessThey adopted an adversary approach to the merger negotiations, which led to a stalemate.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
adversary system of justice
adversary system of justice
worthy adversary
worthy adversary
political adversary
political adversary
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Adversity refers to a state of hardship or misfortune, whereas adversary refers to an opponent or the state of being an opponent.
Nutzungshinweise
While 'adversary' is most common as a noun, it functions as an adjective primarily in legal and political contexts (e.g., 'adversary system'). In most other contexts, 'adversarial' is the more common adjective form.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use 'adversary' when they mean 'adversity.' Remember: 'adversary' is a person or a type of relationship, while 'adversity' is a difficult situation.
Merkhilfe
Think of 'ad-versus-ary'. The word contains 'versus,' which means 'against.' An adversary is someone who is against you.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'adversarius', meaning 'opponent or enemy,' derived from 'ad-' (to) and 'vertere' (to turn).
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
The 'adversary system' is a hallmark of common law legal traditions (like in the US and UK), where two sides present their case to an impartial judge.
Schnelles Quiz
In the legal _______ system, two advocates represent their parties' positions before an impartial person or group.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: adversary
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