ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (medicine, physiology) Affecting only one side of the body.
  2. (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.

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