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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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A State Department spokesperson said all bilateral relations fact sheets were archived and removed because most hadn’t been updated in more than two years, leaving them potentially outdated or inaccurate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"This will have no impact on the strength and close nature of our bilateral relationship with France," the presidency spokesperson said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

A network of bilateral agreements with European governments, largely forged during the standoff with the Soviet Union, allows U.S. ammunition, technology and personnel to be positioned at European bases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Any chances of major breakthroughs on trade "seem limited", according to Dan Wang, a director on Eurasia Group's China team, with bilateral trust low after years of disputes over trade, technology and rights.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela