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unilaterally
This term carries a strong connotation of autonomy and often implies a lack of consultation or a disregard for mutual agreements. It is most frequently employed in diplomatic, legal, and political discourse to describe actions taken by a single entity that bypass the expected collaborative process.
Because it describes a one-sided action, the word often suggests a power imbalance or a provocative move that may trigger a reaction from the other party. It is a formal term and is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless referring to official policy or contractual disputes.
Meanings
Examples
The company unilaterally decided to change the employee benefits package.
I cannot believe he unilaterally cancelled our joint appointment.
The government acted unilaterally to secure the border.
She unilaterally ended the partnership without consulting her teammates.
She unilaterally ended the partnership without consulting her teammates.
Why did you unilaterally decide to move the deadline forward?
The empire unilaterally imposed new taxes on the conquered territories.
He thinks he can just unilaterally rewrite the rules of the game.
The treaty was unilaterally terminated by the opposing party.