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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌjunɪˈlætərəl/ · UK /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/
unilateral means: Done by one country, person, or group without agreement or action from the other side.
adjective
Done by one country, person, or group without agreement or action from the other side.
- The government announced a unilateral ceasefire.
- She opposed the company’s unilateral decision.
- Unilateral action could damage relations between the countries.
Affecting or involving only one side of the body.
- The patient reported unilateral pain.
- Unilateral hearing loss affects just one ear.
- The examination revealed unilateral weakness in her arm and leg.
Creating duties for or affecting only one person or group in an agreement.
- The lawyer explained the unilateral contract.
- The agreement creates a unilateral obligation.
- This unilateral promise binds only the person who made it.
Questions about unilateral
What does unilateral mean?
Done by one country, person, or group without agreement or action from the other side.
What is unilateral in other languages?
Türkçe: tek taraflı · Español: unilateral · Français: unilatéral · Deutsch: einseitig · Italiano: unilaterale · 日本語: 一方的な
How do you pronounce unilateral?
In American English /ˌjunɪˈlætərəl/; in British English /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/.
How do you use unilateral in a sentence?
The government announced a unilateral ceasefire. She opposed the company’s unilateral decision.
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