unilateral — done by or affecting only one person or group among several
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done by or affecting only one person or group among several
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/
Example Sentences
- My roommate made a unilateral decision to adopt five cats without asking me.
- The company announced unilateral changes to the work schedule.
- She took unilateral control of the TV remote and watched soap operas all day.
unilateral
ADJECTIVE[/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/]
done by or affecting only one person or group among several
The king made a unilateral decision to declare war, ignoring his council entirely.
Unilateral moves need bilateral trust, or you'll lose your collateral!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'unilateralis', combining 'uni-' (one) and 'latus' (side). The term emerged in the 18th century to describe actions or agreements affecting only one side or party.
Breakdown
uni- (one) + later- (side, from Latin latus) + -al (adjective suffix) = unilateral
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📝Examples
“My roommate made a unilateral decision to adopt five cats without asking me.”
“The company announced unilateral changes to the work schedule.”
“She took unilateral control of the TV remote and watched soap operas all day.”
“The government's unilateral trade policies affected international relations.”
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