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bilateral

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


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The U.S.’s traditional hub-and-spoke approach to the region consisting largely of bilateral agreements leaves the Asia-Pacific lacking in uniform communications systems, radar and logistics.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

"The administration has been careful not to exceed the tariff levels agreed to in bilateral agreements," Cutler said.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

The Russians' lawyers had previously requested their extradition to Russia under bilateral co-operation agreements.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

There is, however, a risk that these bilateral agreements could become a patchwork of overlapping commitments that are unevenly enforced and easily ignored.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

All of our previous bilateral discussions had been laying the groundwork for these talks, which took place at the World Trade Centre, a modem exhibition center near Jan Smuts Airport in Johannesburg.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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