bilateral
Americanadjective
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pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides, factions, parties, or the like.
a bilateral agreement; bilateral sponsorship.
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located on opposite sides of an axis; two-sided, especially when of equal size, value, etc.
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Biology. pertaining to the right and left sides of a structure, plane, etc.
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Chiefly Law. (of a contract) binding the parties to reciprocal obligations.
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through both parents equally.
bilateral affiliation.
noun
adjective
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having or involving two sides
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affecting or undertaken by two parties; mutual
a bilateral treaty
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denoting or relating to bilateral symmetry
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having identical sides or parts on each side of an axis; symmetrical
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sociol relating to descent through both maternal and paternal lineage Compare unilateral
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relating to an education that combines academic and technical courses
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a bilateral meeting
Other Word Forms
- bilateralism noun
- bilaterally adverb
- bilateralness noun
Etymology
Origin of bilateral
Example Sentences
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The two countries also concluded over a dozen bilateral agreements, including on cybersecurity, trade, space exploration, education, investment, agriculture and economic cooperation.
From BBC
"We discussed a wide range of topics aimed at deepening and strengthening the bilateral relations between our two countries," he said.
From Barron's
But analysts say the focus of Modi's visit will firmly be on bilateral engagement, and any discussion around regional tensions will probably remain behind closed doors.
From BBC
But that was in a bilateral series; this one was in a World Cup.
From Barron's
The report called for a new bilateral security pact, sanctions and other reforms including banning Nigeria's beef exports to compel armed herder groups to disarm.
From BBC
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