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bilateral

[bahy-lat-er-uhl] / baɪˈlæt ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
having two sides
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
multilateral unilateral


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The UK has a longstanding policy not to have direct, bilateral engagement with Russian ministers since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Now, most Salvadoran troops will operate under their own commanders through a bilateral pact with the Haitian government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Salvadoran troops will mostly operate under their own commanders through a bilateral pact with the Haitian government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Since the haze impacts citizens on both sides of the border, there should not be "any bilateral issues" in addressing it, he added.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

In December, we began a new round of secret bilateral talks with the government.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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