versus

  1. Conjunction.  (non-gloss definition, Used to link two or more opposing or contrasting elements) .
  2. Preposition.  against, in opposition to.
  3. Preposition.  compared with, as opposed to.
  4. Preposition.  Bringing a legal action against, as used in the title of a court case in which the first party indicates the plaintiff (or appellant or the like), and the second indicates the defendant (or respondent or the like).

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