bilateral

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    having identical parts on each side of an axis
    having two sides or parts
    affecting or undertaken by two parties

Word Origin

bilateral (adj.)
"having two sides," 1775, from bi- + lateral. Related: Bilaterally.

Example

1. Mr obama will seek direct bilateral negotiations with iran .
2. They understood that they could fight forever on bilateral differences .
3. Analysts say construction would infuriate beijing , exacerbating the tense bilateral relations .
4. Bilateral trade figures illustrate the emerging differences .
5. Numerous bilateral cultural events also were canceled .

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