➡️unilateral

adjective
/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The country took unilateral action without consulting its allies.

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

Example Expressions

unilateral decision

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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