Meaning & use
unilaterally
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In a way that is done by or affects only one party, group, or country, without the agreement of others.
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The government unilaterally imposed tariffs without consulting its trade partners.
He unilaterally canceled the meeting without asking the rest of the team.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in political and diplomatic contexts, often implying that the action was made without proper consultation.
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independentlyone-sidedly
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