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adversarial.

Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.

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Meaning & usage

adj/ˌæd.vəˈsɛə.ɹi.əl/Received-Pronunciation/ˌæd.vɚˈsɛɚ.i.əl/General-American/ˌæd.vəˈseː.ɹi.əl/Australia
  1. Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.

  2. 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.

    Canada uses an adversarial system of criminal justice, whereas France uses an inquisitorial model.
Where this word comes from

Probably from adversary + -al

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