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adversarial

/ˌæd.vɚˈsɛɚ.i.əl/ adjective C2
  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.
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