Contra mure

[Fr. contremur, from contre, against, and mur, a wall.] ( Fortif. ) An outer wall built about a fortification. Con'tra-natural, a. Opposite to nature. (R.) winds, a contrary choice. -n. A thing that is contrary, or of opposite qualities. -A proposition contrary to another, or a fact contrary to what is alleged. "The instances brought by our author are but slender proofs of a right... and do rather shew the contrary ."-Locke. (Logic.) Opposed in quality. - See CONTRARIES. On the contrary, in opposition; on the other side. "He pleaded still not guilty; The King's attorney, on the contrary. Urged on proofs... of various witne es."-Shaks. To the contrary, to a contrary purpose; to an opposite intent. "They did it, not for want of instruction to the contrary." Stilling fleet.