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contradictoire

contradictory

adjective kohn-tra-deek-TWAHR Rare

Origin: Latin contradictorius

Usage Note

Contradictoire describes statements, evidence, or positions that conflict with each other. In French legal procedure, le principe du contradictoire guarantees both parties the right to respond to evidence — a cornerstone of due process. The word does not change for gender.

Examples

"Ses déclarations sont totalement contradictoires."

Natural Translation

His statements are totally contradictory.

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