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Contra

/kˈɑntrə/
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(prep) Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to.

The judge's ruling was contra to all previous evidence.
Arguments both pro and contra were heard during the debate.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The judge's ruling was ____ to all previous evidence.

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