#adversarial

• Antagonistic — Manifesting, containing, or characterized by antagonism; deeply hostile, incompatible, and in a permanent state of structural or functional opposition. It applies to relationships, behaviors, or forces whose components actively work against each other, preventing harmony and generating latent or overt conflict.
• Let the other side be heard also — A foundational legal and ethical principle derived from Roman law, translating literally to 'let the other side be heard as well'; the rule of absolute adversary procedure. This maxim establishes the core obligation of any judge, arbitrator, or authority not to hand down a decision before listening to the arguments, defenses, and evidence of both parties.