Meaning & use
unilateral
Done or decided by only one party, without the agreement of others involved.
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The president suddenly announced a unilateral decision to withdraw all troops.
Other nations quickly criticized the country's unilateral trade restrictions and tariffs.
A note on using this word
Unilateral is common in politics and law to describe actions taken independently, without consulting other involved parties.
Words with a similar meaning
one-sided
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