unilateral
adjective/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/
Frequency rank: #9,110 most common English word
Meaning
done by or affecting only one side or party.
Example sentence
The president's unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty shocked the country's allies.
Synonyms & related words
- one-sided
- independent
- solo
- autonomous
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