Unilateral Meaning
/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjDone by one side only.
adjAffecting only one side of the body.
Sentence Examples
Tom's boss made a unilateral decision to close several small branches of the company.
I believe that "unilateral" relationships do not exist.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The country's ____ decision to impose new trade tariffs was made without any discussion with its neighbors.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The country was criticized for taking ____ action without consulting with its international partners first today.
Word Origin & History
A modern creation (circa 1802), from New Latin ūnilaterālis (“one-sided”), from Latin ūnus (“one”) + laterālis (“sided, lateral”), equivalent to uni- + lateral.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"For purposes of evaluating monopsony cases from the standpoint of economic efficiency, it makes sense to adopt a "purpose"-oriented classification system. After all, all monopsony cases can be reduced to either a unilateral or collusive use of buying power in order to promote the interests of the buyer."
— 2010, Roger D. Blair, Jeffrey L. Harrison, “The Antitrust Laws and Monopsonistic Forms of Conduct”, in Monopsony in Law and Economics, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, →ISBN, section 2.4 (A Taxonomy of Monopsony Cases), page 29:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The country's ____ decision to impose new trade tariffs was made without any discussion with its neighbors.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The country was criticized for taking ____ action without consulting with its international partners first today.