Contra (preposition)

Against; in opposition to.

Origin:

From latin contra "against".

Examples:

  1. He voted contra the bill.
  2. Contra the usual practice, the company decided to raise prices.
  3. The argument contra his proposal was not convincing.
  4. The team was playing contra the league's best team.
  5. The evidence contra his alibi was strong.
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