Adversary (disambiguation)

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Adversary may refer to:

In general, one's adversary is someone whose purposes are opposed to, or conflict with, one's own purposes
Adversary (cryptography), in cryptography, a malicious entity whose aim is to prevent the users of the cryptosystem from achieving their goal
In computer algorithms, an adversary is a theoretical agent that uses information about the past moves of an on-line algorithm to choose inputs that force the worst-case cost of the algorithm.
In religious contexts, Adversary may refer to the Devil.
The Adversarial process is used to resolve disputes
The Adversarial system is used in legal processes
The Adversary proceeding is used in bankruptcy processes
The Adversarial review is used as a part of the scientific process

Relating to popular culture:

Adversary (band), a metal band from Århus, Denmark
Adversary (band), a metal band from Chicago, USA
Ad·ver·sary, an industrial band from Ottawa, Canada
The Adversary is the main villain in Fables
Adversary (comics), a villain from the Marvel comics universe
The Adversary (DS9 episode), the season finale of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's third season

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