noun
hostile forces; adversary; opposition
Refers to an opposing group or power, often in political, military, or competitive contexts.
敵対勢力との交渉は難航している。
Negotiations with the hostile forces are facing difficulties.
選挙では敵対勢力に大差をつけて勝利した。
In the election, they won by a wide margin over the opposition.
Compound of 敵対 (てきたい, 'hostility, antagonism') and 勢力 (せいりょく, 'force, power, influence').