oppugnant

oppugnant
oppugnancy, n.
/euh pug"neuhnt/, adj.
opposing; antagonistic; contrary.
[1505-15; < L oppugnant- (s. of oppugnans), prp. of oppugnare to oppose. See OPPUGN, -ANT]

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