HOSTILE

adjective Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin hostilis, from hostis Date: 1580 1. of or relating to an enemy , marked by malevolence , openly opposed or resisting , d. not hospitable , having an intimidating, antagonistic, or offensive nature , 2. of or relating to the opposing party in a legal controversy , adverse to the interests of a property owner or corporation management , ~ noun ~ly adverb