AD'VERSARY, noun [See Adverse.] 1. An enemy or foe; one who has enmity at heart. The Lord shall take vengeance on his adversaries. Nahum 1. In scripture, Satan is called THE adversary by way of eminence. 1 Peter 5:8. 2. An opponent or antagonist, as in a suit at law, or in single combat; an opposing litigant. AD'VERSARY, adjective Opposed; opposite to; adverse. In law, having an opposing party, as an adversary suit; in distinction from an application, in law or equity, to which no opposition is made.
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