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bilateral

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


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Bilateral deals would be much more complex to administer and comply with—and it gets into the integration of American supply chains.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Bilateral ties have eased in recent months following a truce in their trade war reached in South Korea late last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2025

Bilateral relations between the US and Qatar are "strong", according to the State Department, which says Qatar has helped play a financial, political and military role in dealing with turmoil in the region.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2025

Clothing exports were   fostered by the U.S.-Cambodian Bilateral Textile Agreement signed in   1999.

From The 2004 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency




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