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bilateral

[bahy-lat-er-uhl] / baɪˈlæt ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
having two sides
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Antonyms
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multilateral unilateral


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The pact will not, however, address bilateral issues like China's territorial disputes with the Philippines, Jing insisted, saying it would instead focus on "rules of engagement" for the waterway.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Two agreements -- one on "peaceful nuclear cooperation" and another on "bilateral safeguards" -- were signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, the US Energy Department said.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

The Russians' lawyers had previously requested their extradition to Russia under bilateral co-operation agreements.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Ultimately, the goal shouldn’t be a collection of bilateral agreements.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The government and the ANC agreed to continue bilateral talks to work toward a solution.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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