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Unilateral

//ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Done by one side only.

    "For purposes of evaluating monopsony cases from the standpoint of economic efficiency, it makes sense to adopt a "purpose"-oriented classification system. After all, all monopsony cases can be reduced to either a unilateral or collusive use of buying power in order to promote the interests of the buyer."

  2. 2
    Affecting only one side of the body.
  3. 3
    Binding or affecting one party only.
Adjective
  1. 1
    involving only one part or side wordnet
  2. 2
    tracing descent from either the paternal or the maternal line only wordnet

Etymology

A modern creation (circa 1802), from New Latin ūnilaterālis (“one-sided”), from Latin ūnus (“one”) + laterālis (“sided, lateral”), equivalent to uni- + lateral.

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