n. a shortage, less than is due, or in the case of a business or government budget, more expenditures than income. Unbalanced budgets with a planned year-end deficit are prohibited at every level of government except the federal.
Foes definition, a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe. See more.
adversary. 1  a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe. 2  a person, group, etc., that is an opponent in a contest; contestant. 3  the Adversary, the devil; Satan. 4  of or relating to an adversary. 5  involving adversaries, as plaintiff and defendant in a legal proceeding: an adversary trial.