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.
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However, neighbour Thailand has been leading an effort to bring Myanmar back in the diplomatic fold, both bilaterally and through the regional bloc.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
There is then a segment that is a little warmer towards Beijing: "We will engage directly with China bilaterally and in international fora so that we leave room for open, constructive and predictable relations."
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 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
Must we, because of the lack of objective equality of sides, also say that the bilaterally equivalent muscular innervations are likewise lacking, and that our pleasure consequently does not arise from the feeling of balance?
From Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 Containing Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological Laboratory. by Hugo Münsterberg
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