bilateral
[ bahy-lat-er-uh l ]
/ baɪˈlæt ər əl /
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adjective
pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides, factions, parties, or the like: a bilateral agreement; bilateral sponsorship.
located on opposite sides of an axis; two-sided, especially when of equal size, value, etc.
Biology. pertaining to the right and left sides of a structure, plane, etc.
Chiefly Law. (of a contract) binding the parties to reciprocal obligations.
through both parents equally: bilateral affiliation.Compare unilateral(def 7).
noun
Informal. a bilateral agreement, especially regarding international trade.
Nearby words
Related formsbi·lat·er·al·ism, bi·lat·er·al·ness, nounbi·lat·er·al·ly, adverb
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bilateral
/ (baɪˈlætərəl) /
adjective
Derived Formsbilaterally, adverb
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Medicine definitions for bilaterally
bilateral
[ bī-lăt′ər-əl ]
adj.
Having or formed of two sides; two-sided.
Having or marked by bilateral symmetry.
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