"adversarial situation" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to describe a situation where two parties are in opposition to each other and may involve conflict or competition. Example: The legal system is designed to handle adversarial situations, where two parties have opposing interests and must present their evidence and arguments in front of a judge or jury.
"It's a ticklish, adversarial situation".
"It would not be surprising, if it was an adversarial situation, that this would spill over into 2009," he said.
Judge Kozinski noted that the settlement emerged from an adversarial situation, so it might be unreasonable to expect Facebook's side to reveal everything.
"Few large banks want to be in an adversarial situation," said Christopher Dardaman, chief executive of Brightworth, a financial advisory firm in Atlanta.
In other felony indictments, 90percentt of the defendants end up pleading guilty, often in exchange for a reduced sentence, a process that leads to conversations between the prosecutor and the defense attorney and a less adversarial situation.
Edmund Burke (1729-1797), that brilliant polemical orator and lifetime parliamentarian, understood the adversarial situation.
Michael Meehan, once Mr. Carpman's intern, is a spokesman who specializes in adversarial situations.
"Repeatedly and consistently, even in extremely adversarial situations, the prenup has worked to prevent agunah situations and the improper use of the get in divorce negotiations".
He had a simple maxim for all competitive or adversarial situations: work out what the other party least wants you to do, and then do it.
All inspectors and monitors will now get "cultural" training, according to the plan, which says, "The cultural programs will stress the importance of understanding national sensitivities and the proper handling of adversarial situations".
There has been much work on how individuals (patients and providers) and communities cope with or navigate stressful, adversarial situations [ 14, 15].
