adversarial criminal proceedings are those where the judge (or jury) acts as a neutral and non-interventionist adjudicator, listening to the presentation and examination of evidence by both the prosecution and defendant, and making a decision as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant. Compare "inquisitorial".

An adversarial approach of dealing with disputes is characterised by parties engaging in a competitive approach to present their case. It may involve high levels of conflict. (See adversarial system & non-adversarial).• Agreements in Family Law Matters• Family Counselling and Dispute Resolution• Family Court Procedures• Less Adversarial Process

A system in civil law where two sides argue their case.

Multiplayer gaming modes where your objective is to oppose other people or teams.

The party on the opposite side of litigation.