Meaning & use
multilateral
Involving three or more parties or nations, especially in an agreement or negotiation.
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The countries signed a multilateral trade agreement covering tariffs and labor standards.
Climate change demands multilateral cooperation rather than isolated national efforts.
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Contrast with "bilateral" (two parties) and "unilateral" (one party acting alone); common in diplomacy and politics.
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