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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