unilateral
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Unilateral action can be rationalized as acting because it is too cumbersome to mobilize allies whose interests do not align with one’s own.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
Unilateral changes to the terms and conditions of a bank deposit agreement that shorten its term, reduce interest or introduce commissions are a violation of banking laws, the central bank said in a statement.
From Reuters • Jun. 10, 2022
On Tuesday, as the climate change summit got underway in Paris, the committee held a hearing titled, “Pitfalls of Unilateral Negotiations at the Paris Climate Change Conference.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2015
Unilateral sanctions, says the Chamber’s Myron Brilliant, would “certainly be ineffective.”
From Time • Apr. 16, 2014
Unilateral transfers from rich areas to poor are a partial and short-lived remedy.
From The Belgian Curtain Europe after Communism by Vaknin, Samuel
Vocabulary lists containing unilateral
Power Prefix: uni-
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Grade 10, List 4
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Four Power Prefixes: anti-, con-, inter-, and uni-.
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
