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Action in opposition; hindrance resistance.

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  1. n. Action in opposition; hindrance resistance.
  2. n. action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
  3. Action in opposition; hindrance resistance. [They] do not . . . overcome the counteraction of a false principle or of stubborn partiality. Johnson.
  4. Action in opposition; hindrance resistance.[They] do not . . . overcome the counteraction of a false principleor of stubborn partiality. Johnson.
  5. n:100 n action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action