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unilaterally

/ˌjuː.nɪˈlæt.ɚ.əl.i/
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Adjective:unilateral
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• adverb

1

In a way that is performed by or affects only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of the others.

Example

"The management team decided to alter the contract terms unilaterally, without consulting the employees."

2

On or affecting only one side of the body or an organ.

Example

"In this neurological condition, the muscle weakness typically presents unilaterally rather than on both sides of the body."

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• Rhymes for unilaterally

• Nearby Words

unignited
unignorable
unilateral
unilaterally
unilingual
unilluminated
unilluminating

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'unilateral' plus '-ly', derived from Modern Latin unilateralis, combining Latin uni- ('one') and latus, lateris ('side').

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