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Unilateral

adjective
/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Meaning

one-sided; involving only one party
Involving or affecting only one side or party without the agreement of others.

Example Sentences

The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.

The country took unilateral action without consulting its allies.

Example Expressions

unilateral decision

Synonyms

one-sided, independent, solo, single-handed, autonomous, autocratic
Entry 1
one-sided, independent, solo, single-handed, autonomous
Entry 2
one-sided, independent, solo, autocratic

Antonyms

bilateral, multilateral, mutual, joint, collaborative, cooperative
Entry 1
bilateral, multilateral, mutual, joint, collaborative
Entry 2
bilateral, multilateral, cooperative

Collocations

unilateral decision, unilateral action, unilateral declaration, unilateral withdrawal, unilateral move, unilateral policy
Entry 1
unilateral decision, unilateral action, unilateral declaration, unilateral withdrawal
Entry 2
unilateral decision, unilateral move, unilateral action, unilateral policy

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having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

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