in opposition to
idiom
1
: in a way that is against someone or something
He spoke in opposition to the new law.
Her theories stand in opposition to traditional beliefs.
2
: in a way that shows how two things are different or disagree
two words that can be defined in opposition to each other
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Earlier this year, players unions and leagues took legal action against FIFA, in opposition to the creation of the new format.
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Ben Church, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The day after Chun declared martial law in May 1980, students in opposition to the order took to the streets, staging demonstrations against military dictatorship in the southwestern city of Gwangju.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
There have been pervasive concerns about Nadler's ability to lead his panel in opposition to Republicans and President-elect Trump.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Dec. 2024
The war ended in a stalemate in 1990, though by then Hezbollah had formed, with the backing of Iran, in opposition to Israel’s presence in southern Lebanon.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Ben Church, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The day after Chun declared martial law in May 1980, students in opposition to the order took to the streets, staging demonstrations against military dictatorship in the southwestern city of Gwangju.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
There have been pervasive concerns about Nadler's ability to lead his panel in opposition to Republicans and President-elect Trump.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Dec. 2024
The war ended in a stalemate in 1990, though by then Hezbollah had formed, with the backing of Iran, in opposition to Israel’s presence in southern Lebanon.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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“In opposition to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20opposition%20to. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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