adverse party

Noun

Meaning

adverse party (plural adverse parties)

(law) The opposing party in a lawsuit under an adversary system of law; adversary.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

opponent

Antonyms

apologist partner in crime

Examples

As the rule recognizes, the examination of a "hostile witness, an adverse party, or a witness identified with an adverse party" will sometimes take place on direct examination, and leading questions are permitted. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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