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A quick definition of adversus:
Term: ADVERSUS
Definition: Adversus means "against" in Latin. It was used in old law reports instead of "versus" which is more commonly used now. It is abbreviated as "a."
A more thorough explanation:
ADVERSUS
Adversus (ad-vər-səs) is a Latin preposition that means "against." In legal reports, the first letter of this term was previously used instead of the more commonly used "v." (versus). It is abbreviated as "a."
- The defendant argued adversus the plaintiff's claims.
- The case of Smith adversus Jones was heard in court.
These examples illustrate the use of adversus to indicate opposition or conflict between two parties in a legal context.