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Hostie

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  [hos-tl or, esp. British, -tahyl] /ˈhɒs tl or, esp. British, -taɪl/ adjective 1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation. 2. opposed in feeling, action, or character; antagonistic: hostile criticism. 3. characterized by antagonism. 4. not friendly, warm, or generous; not hospitable. noun 5. a person or thing that is antagonistic […]

• Hostile-fire

  noun, Insurance. 1. an unintentional fire, from which any resulting loss can be claimed as an insurance liability (opposed to ).

• Hostilely

  [hos-tl or, esp. British, -tahyl] /ˈhɒs tl or, esp. British, -taɪl/ adjective 1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation. 2. opposed in feeling, action, or character; antagonistic: hostile criticism. 3. characterized by antagonism. 4. not friendly, warm, or generous; not hospitable. noun 5. a person or thing that is antagonistic […]

• Hostile-takeover

  noun, Business. 1. a takeover that is not approved by the management of the corporation being acquired or that is accomplished through the secret purchase of stock.

• Hostile witness

  noun 1. a witness who gives evidence against the party calling him

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