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ADVERSE Definition & Legal Meaning

Definition & Citations:

Opposed; contrary; in resistance or opposition to a claim, application, or proceeding. As to adverse “Claim,” “Enjoyment,” “Possession,” “User,” “Verdict,” “Witness,” see those titles.

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