der Kontrahent
Translation
opponent, adversary, contracting party, counterparty
Examples
Die beiden Kontrahenten trafen sich vor Gericht.
The two opponents met in court.
Der Vertrag wurde von beiden Kontrahenten unterzeichnet.
The contract was signed by both contracting parties.
Grammar Patterns
the opponent/party ((of sb.)) ((sb.'s)) opponent/party The opponent of my brother is a famous lawyer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gegner (opponent), Widersacher (adversary), Vertragspartner (contracting party)
Etymology
From Latin 'contrahere' (to contract). 'Contra-' means 'against' or 'with'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'contra' part, as in 'contrast' or 'contrary'. It's someone you are against, or someone you enter into a 'contract' with.