adversarial
/ˌædvərˈsɛriəl/
adjective
- Involving or characterized by conflict, opposition, or disagreement.
- Negotiations became adversarial when neither side would compromise.
- The two lawyers had an adversarial relationship in court.
- In an adversarial system, each side presents its case to a neutral judge.
- Relating to a legal system where two opposing parties present their arguments.
- The United States uses an adversarial legal process.
- Adversarial proceedings can be stressful for witnesses.
- Judges in an adversarial system act as referees rather than investigators.
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