unilaterally
adverb/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəli/
Frequency rank: #11,551 most common English word
Meaning
done by or affecting only one side or party, without the agreement of others.
Example sentence
The company decided unilaterally to change the contract terms without consulting its partners.
Synonyms & related words
- independently
- singlehandedly
- autonomously
- alone
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