What does unilaterally mean?
Unilaterally means In a unilateral or one-sided way..
Unilaterally
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a unilateral or one-sided way..
Example Sentences
When it was the defense’s turn to try to rebut the prosecution’s case, lawyers for Mr. James called just two witnesses [—] two former councilwomen who tried to bolster the assertion of Mr. James that he could not approve property sales unilaterally.
One can trace the first blunder to December 1949 when India kept quiet after Beijing unilaterally closed down the Indian Consulate in Kashgar, Sinkiang (today Xinjiang).
Synonyms for unilaterally
Antonyms for unilaterally
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Word Forms
- more unilaterally
- most unilaterally
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unilaterally?
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What is the opposite of unilaterally?
Possible antonyms include shy, bilaterally.
How do you use unilaterally in a sentence?
When it was the defense’s turn to try to rebut the prosecution’s case, lawyers for Mr. James called just two witnesses [—] two former councilwomen who tried to bolster the assertion of Mr. James that he could not approve property sales unilaterally.
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