e contra
/eɪ ˈkɒntrə/(also econtra)
adverb
On the other hand, on the contrary; in return. Now chiefly US Law.
Origin
Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin e contra (also as one word, econtra) conversely, on the contrary, on the other hand (Vetus Latina, Vulgate) from classical Latin ē out of + contrā against.
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- onomatopoesis
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- on one's back
- on one's beam ends
- on one's conscience
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- on one's haunches
- on one's high horse
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