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bilateral
[ bahy-lat-er-uhl ]
adjective
- pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides, factions, parties, or the like:
a bilateral agreement; bilateral sponsorship.
- located on opposite sides of an axis; two-sided, especially when of equal size, value, etc.
- Biology. pertaining to the right and left sides of a structure, plane, etc.
- Chiefly Law. (of a contract) binding the parties to reciprocal obligations.
- through both parents equally: Compare unilateral ( def 7 ).
bilateral affiliation.
noun
- Informal. a bilateral agreement, especially regarding international trade.
bilateral
/ ɪˈæəə /
adjective
- having or involving two sides
- affecting or undertaken by two parties; mutual
a bilateral treaty
- denoting or relating to bilateral symmetry
- having identical sides or parts on each side of an axis; symmetrical
- sociol relating to descent through both maternal and paternal lineage Compare unilateral
- relating to an education that combines academic and technical courses
- a bilateral meeting
Derived Forms
- ˈٱ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·İ·· ·İ··Ա noun
- ·İ·· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bilateral1
Example Sentences
In January, Zimbabwe began paying compensation for foreign investors whose farms were protected under bilateral investment agreements.
Yet it is unclear what Trump will consider adequate for success in any bilateral agreement, much less whether a common standard will emerge for countries entering talks going forward.
Other rates, he said, might be the subject of bilateral negotiations without any guarantee of success that could take weeks, months or even years.
"This action underscores our commitment to a framework of equitable trade and enhanced bilateral cooperation," he added.
Unlike Canada, Mexico or the European Union, India has so far adopted a conciliatory approach to Trump and is negotiating a bilateral deal with the US.
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