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contrary 1. (esp of wind) adverse; unfavourable 2. (of plant parts) situated at right angles to each other 3. Logic (of a pair of propositions) related so that they cannot both be true at once, although they may both be false together 4. Logic a statement that cannot be true when a given statement is true How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| What could be the contrary of any primary substance, such as the individual man or animal? Not only doth he lie, who speaketh contrary to his knowledge, but more so, he who speaketh contrary to his ignorance. To secure the favor and interest of this enterprising and powerful monarch, he precipitated England into a war with France, contrary to the plainest dictates of policy, and at the hazard of the safety and independence, as well of the kingdom over which he presided by his counsels, as of Europe in general. |
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