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bilateral
[bahy-lat-er-uhl]
adjective
pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides, factions, parties, or the like.
a bilateral agreement; bilateral sponsorship.
located on opposite sides of an axis; two-sided, especially when of equal size, value, etc.
Biology.pertaining to the right and left sides of a structure, plane, etc.
Chiefly Law.(of a contract) binding the parties to reciprocal obligations.
through both parents equally.
bilateral affiliation.
noun
Informal.a bilateral agreement, especially regarding international trade.
bilateral
/ ɪˈæəə /
adjective
having or involving two sides
affecting or undertaken by two parties; mutual
a bilateral treaty
denoting or relating to bilateral symmetry
having identical sides or parts on each side of an axis; symmetrical
sociol relating to descent through both maternal and paternal lineage Compare unilateral
relating to an education that combines academic and technical courses
a bilateral meeting
Other 51Թ Forms
- bilateralism noun
- bilateralness noun
- bilaterally adverb
- ˈٱ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bilateral1
Example Sentences
There are currently two bilateral meetings on his schedule, according to US officials, though there no details on whom he is speaking with.
“It has put the issue of gun trafficking — and the industry’s role in facilitating the gun pipeline — on the bilateral and international agenda,” said Lowy, who was co-counsel in Mexico’s lawsuit.
England have regularly dominated home bilateral series, and then crumbled on the big stage.
The EU has said it "strongly" regrets Donald Trump's surprise plan to double US tariffs on steel and aluminium in a move that risks throwing bilateral trade talks into chaos.
On April 9, Trump did back off, announcing a 90-day pause to provide time for individualized bilateral negotiations.
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