Adverse
A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889
A Dictionary of Law
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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.