Definitions for unilateral
ˌyu nəˈlæt ər əluni·lat·er·al

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. unilateral, one-sidedadjective

   involving only one part or side

   "unilateral paralysis"; "a unilateral decision"

2. unilateraladjective

   tracing descent from either the paternal or the maternal line only

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. unilateraladjective

   done by one side only

2. unilateraladjective

   affecting only one side of the body

3. unilateraladjective

   binding or affecting one party only

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1. unilateral

   Unilateralism is any doctrine or agenda that supports one-sided action. Such action may be in disregard for other parties, or as an expression of a commitment toward a direction which other parties may find disagreeable. As a word, unilateralism is attested from 1926, specifically relating to unilateral disarmament. The current, broader meaning emerges in 1964. It stands in contrast with multilateralism, the pursuit of foreign policy goals alongside allies. Unilateralism and multilateralism represent different policy approaches to international problems. When agreement by multiple parties is absolutely required—for example, in the context of international trade policies—bilateral agreements (involving two participants at a time) are usually preferred by proponents of unilateralism. Unilateralism may be preferred in those instances when it is assumed to be the most efficient, i.e., in issues that can be solved without cooperation. However, a government may also have a principal preference for unilateralism or multilateralism, and, for instance, strive to avoid policies that cannot be realized unilaterally or alternatively to champion multilateral solutions to problems that could well have been solved unilaterally. Unilateralism as first course of action can be viewed as an act of aggression or hard power, unilateral sanctions violate the United Nations Charter and inhibit development of developing countries.Unilateral action is often elected on behalf of independent leaders with nationalist tendencies and a strong distrust for the intentions of other countries' intervention. In recent years, unilateral action is adjacent with nationalism, protectionism and rejection towards institutions that embody multilateral approach. i.e, the United States adopting protectionist trade policy during the mi-2010s against the multilateral interests of the World Trade Organization.Unilateralism, if unprovoked, has the potential to disrupt the peaceful upholding of sovereignty and territorial integrity that global security depends upon. Unilateral coercive measures against smaller states put a strain on goals of sustainable development. Examples include arbitrarily imposed economic sanctions such as the United States embargo against Cuba.Typically, governments may argue that their ultimate or middle-term goals are served by a strengthening of multilateral schemes and institutions, as was many times the case during the period of the Concert of Europe.

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1. unilateral

   Unilateral refers to something that is done, decided, or performed by one person, side, party, or nation without the agreement, consultation, or participation of others. It often implies an action taken independently, often emphasizing the exclusion of others' involvement or the disregard for others' interests or concerns. This term can be used in various contexts such as politics, law, medicine, and biology.

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1. Unilateraladjective

   being on one side only; affecting but one side; one-sided

2. Unilateraladjective

   pertaining to one side; one-sided; as, a unilateral raceme, in which the flowers grow only on one side of a common axis, or are all turned to one side

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Unilateral

   ū-ni-lat′e-ral, adj. one-sided.—n. Unilateral′ity.—adv. Unilat′erally.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of unilateral in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of unilateral in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of unilateral in a Sentence

1. Tony Abbott:

   We both support freedom of navigation by air and by sea in the South China Sea. We both deplore any unilateral change to the status quo. We both think that disputes should be resolved peacefully and in accordance with international law.

2. Marco Rubio:

   By any objective measure, President Obama’s unilateral policy changes have failed, and they are not in the best interest of the American people or the people of Cuba, rolling back President Obama's one-sided concessions to the Castro regime, a key campaign promise shared with President-elect Trump, will be a top priority for me next year.

3. Joel Curran:

   While we do not have the unilateral legal authority to move the monument, these students have raised questions about federal civil rights law that will need to be addressed, and wewill work with our Board of Trustees and Board of Governors to do so.

4. Michael McCarthy:

   If Washington grows frustrated with the lack of change or at least rapid change, the question becomes whether Trump reverts and takes unilateral action, that could mean a military option. The President has been very clear that The President views that as a plausible play.

5. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang:

   First, as I've said many times before, China always opposes any country imposing unilateral sanctions, second, under the present situation where the situation on the Korean Peninsula is complex and sensitive, we oppose any moves that may further worsen tensions there.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=unilateral
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Unilateral
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unilateral
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unilateral
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=unilateral