Definition of ADVERSARIAL

adversarial

Adj

  • Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.
  • In which issues are tried through the presentation of evidence and argument by adverse parties, with no or limited inquiry by the court's own initiative.

Examples

  • Canada uses an adversarial system of criminal justice, whereas France uses an inquisitorial model.

Origin / Etymology

Probably from adversary + -al

Antonyms

cooperative

Scrabble Score: 15

adversarial: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
adversarial: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
adversarial: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

adversarial: valid Words With Friends Word