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unilateral

[yoo-nuh-lat-er-uhl] / ˌju nəˈlæt ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
concerned with one side
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Or did your sister make a unilateral decision?

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

But then there’s way too often when it’s not 100% unilateral.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Canada likely wouldn’t recognize a unilateral name change by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

The spokesperson added that "any unilateral actions or agreements concerning transshipped goods must not target or harm the interests of third parties."

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

And I can see by the look in her eye that she’s freefalling toward a unilateral decision.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman


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