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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 administration has said publicly it's open to a bilateral security agreement with Iraq.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

A breakdown in bilateral trade talks between Ottawa and Washington and escalating tariffs present potential risks to the banks’ outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

China alone shares nearly $10 billion in bilateral trade with Iran, and paid roughly $31.2 billion for unreported Iranian crude oil imports in 2025, according to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

"We will not allow any nation to determine our future. We will set our own course to keep building Canada strong for all," Carney said Friday, as negotiations for a bilateral trade deal were crumbling.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

The government and the ANC agreed to continue bilateral talks to work toward a solution.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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