adversary system—the trialmethod used in the U.S.and some other countries.This system is based on the belief that truth can best be determined by giving opposing parties full opportunity to present and establish their evidence，and to test by cross-examination the evidence presented by their adversaries.This is done under the established rules of procedure before an impartial judge and/or jury．
对抗制(在对抗制下，被诉方首先被假定是无辜的，起诉方律师须举证证明自己的观点，被诉方对起诉方的证据进行反驳，法官在认定事实和证据时处于次要地位)
- 拓展学习：小词详解 | adversary
