versus
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ver·sus

preposition \ˈvər-səs, -səz\

Definition of VERSUS

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: in contrast to or as the alternative of <free trade versus protection>

Origin of VERSUS

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, towards, against, from Latin, adverb, so as to face, from past participle of vertere to turn
First Known Use: 15th century

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