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contradictoire

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French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Late Latin contrādictōrius (contradictory), from Latin contrādīcō (to speak against; contradict), from contrā (against) + dīcō (to say, speak).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.tʁa.dik.twaʁ/
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Adjective

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contradictoire (plural contradictoires)

  1. contradictory
  2. adversarial; involving debate between opposing parties
    Le système de justice pénal en France est inquisitoire, alors que celui du Canada est contradictoire.
    The French criminal justice system is inquisitorial, whereas the Canadian system is adversarial.
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