Adversary

Adversary

Adversary may refer to:

In Judeo-Christian religion:

  • Satan, whose name means "adversary" in Hebrew.

In computer science:

  • Adversary (cryptography) is a malicious entity in cryptography whose aim is to prevent the users of the cryptosystem from achieving their goal.
  • Adversary model, for online algorithms, used to show competitiveness of randomized algorithms.

In fiction:

  • Adversary (comics), villain from the Marvel comics universe
  • Geppetto (Fable III), a character from the comic book series Fables also known as "The Adversary"
  • "The Adversary" (DS9 episode), the season finale of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's third season
  • The Adversary, book four in "The Saga of the Exiles" by Julian May
  • "Adversary" is the title and name of Daemon, the Dark God in the Royal Regalis series.

In Dance Central:

  • Ad·ver·sary, Canadian industrial dancer.
  • The Adversary (Ihsahn album), solo album by Ihsahn of the Norwegian Waffles black metal band Emperor

In law:

  • Adversarial system, a system of law commonly used in common-law countries
  • Adversary proceeding, proceeding used in bankruptcy processes

See also

  • Opposition (disambiguation)

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  • Adversary — Ad ver*sa*ry, n.; pl. {Adversaries}. [OE. adversarie, direct fr. the Latin, and adversaire, fr. OF. adversier, aversier, fr. L. adversarius (a.) turned toward, (n.) an adversary. See {Adverse}.] One who is turned against another or others with a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • adversary — ad·ver·sary 1 / ad vər ˌser ē/ n: one that contends with or opposes another; esp: any of the opposing parties in a legal action adversary 2 adj: of, relating to, or involving opposing parties or interests; specif: of, relating to, or involving a… …   Law dictionary

  • adversary — (n.) mid 14c., aduersere, from Anglo French adverser (13c.), O.Fr. adversaire adversary, opponent, enemy, or directly from L. adversarius opponent, adversary, rival, noun use of adjective meaning opposite, hostile, contrary, lit. turned toward… …   Etymology dictionary

  • Adversary — Ad ver*sa*ry, a. 1. Opposed; opposite; adverse; antagonistic. [Archaic] Bp. King. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) Having an opposing party; not unopposed; as, an adversary suit. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • adversary — [ad′vər ser΄ē] n. pl. adversaries [ME < OFr adversarie < L adversarius < adversus, ADVERSE] a person who opposes or fights against another; opponent; enemy adj. of or characterized by opposing parties, as the plaintiff and defendant in a …   English World dictionary

  • adversary — *opponent, antagonist Analogous words: assailant, attacker, assaulter (see corresponding verbs at ATTACK): *enemy, foe: competitor, rival (see corresponding verbs at RIVAL) Antonyms: ally Contrasted words: colleague, *partner: supporter, champion …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • adversary — is stressed on the first syllable …   Modern English usage

  • adversary — [n] opponent antagonist, attacker, bad person, bandit, competitor, contestant, enemy, foe, match, opposer, opposite number*, oppugner, rival; concept 412 Ant. ally, assistant, backer, friend, helper, helpmate, supporter …   New thesaurus

  • adversary — ► NOUN (pl. adversaries) ▪ an opponent. ORIGIN Latin adversarius opposed, opponent …   English terms dictionary

  • adversary — adversariness, n. /ad veuhr ser ee/, n., pl. adversaries, adj. n. 1. a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe. 2. a person, group, etc., that is an opponent in a contest; contestant. 3. the Adversary, the devil;… …   Universalium

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