bilaterally
Americanadverb
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in a way that involves or affects two parties, sides, or factions.
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on both sides of an axis, plane, structure, etc.
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Law. in a way that binds parties to reciprocal obligations; reciprocally.
Example Sentences
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"I look forward to further strengthening cooperation between Croatia and Hungary, both bilaterally and at the European level," said Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic after a phone call with Magyar.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Thailand has always insisted the dispute should be resolved bilaterally, with no outside mediation.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025
However, many members provide arms and ammunition bilaterally or in groups.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024
Most hedge fund activity in repo markets - where banks and other players such as hedge funds borrow short-term loans backed by Treasuries and other securities - is done bilaterally between brokers and customers.
From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2023
Would these "bilaterally symmetrical animals with forward progression" resuscitate that degenerated Third Eye in the backs of their heads and do this Widdershins-Walk back to their beginnings?
From The Tower of Oblivion by Onions, Oliver [pseud.]
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