Adverse
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Opposed; contrary; In resistance or opposition to a claim, application or proceeding. As to adverse "Claim," "Enjoyment," "Possession," "User," "Verdict," "Witness," see those titles.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Opposed; contrary; in re sistance or opposition to 4 claim, application, or proceeding.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
^ 1. Acting against or in a contrary direction; opposed to; conflicting with, contrary to, the interest of another. In some senses, opposed to amicable. As, an adverse — claim, conveyance, employment, enjoyment, interest, judgment, party, possession, proceeding, service, suit, title, verdict, use, qq. v. 2. Biased, hostile: as, an adverse witness, Adversary.3 Having an opposite party; adverse; not amicable. As, an adversary — action, judgment, proceeding.