opposition

B1
Pronunciation
/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/
/ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

2 Definition

An opposite or contrasting position.

3 Definition

The apparent relative position of two celestial bodies when one is at an angle of 180 degrees from the other as seen from the Earth.

4 Definition

A political party or movement opposed to the party or government in power.

5 Definition

In United States intellectual property law, a proceeding in which an interested party seeks to prevent the registration of a trademark or patent.

6 Definition

A position in which the player on the move must yield with his king allowing his opponent to advance with his own king.

7 Definition

The difference of quantity or quality between two propositions having the same subject and predicate.