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opposition

op.po.si.tion \.a:p-*-'zish-*n\ \-'zish-n*l, -*n-*l\ n 1: a configuration 
   in which one celestial body is opposite another in the s ky or in which the 
   elongation is near or equal to 180 degrees 2: the relation between two 
   propositions having the same subject and predic ate but differing in 
   quantity or quality or both 3: an act of setting opposite or over against : 
   the condition of being so  set 4: hostile or contrary action or condition  
   5a: something that opposes; specif : a body of persons opposing som ething 
   often cap  5b: a political party opposing and prepared to replace the party 
   in power  - op.po.si.tion.al aj