Unilateral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unilateral is an adjective meaning Done by one side only.
Meaning
Done by one side only.
More Meanings
- (medicine, physiology) Affecting only one side of the body.
- (business, finance, law) Binding or affecting one party only.
Example Sentences
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.
Synonyms for unilateral
Depending on context, synonyms include one-sided, direct, lineal, unilateralist, one-party.
Antonyms for unilateral
Common opposites include bilateral, many-sided, two-sided, multilateral.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include one-sided, direct, unilateralist, lineal, one-party, one-sidedly.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.