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oppose
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[əˈpəʊz], (Verb)
Definitions:
- disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument
(e.g: a majority of the electorate opposed EC membership)
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Old French opposer, from Latin opponere (see opponent), but influenced by Latin oppositus ‘set or placed against’ and Old French poser ‘to place’
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