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bilaterally

American  
[bahy-la-ter-uh-lee] / baɪˈlæ tər ə li /

adverb

  1. in a way that involves or affects two parties, sides, or factions.

  2. on both sides of an axis, plane, structure, etc.

  3. Law. in a way that binds parties to reciprocal obligations; reciprocally.


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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

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

Li and Kishida are expected to meet bilaterally as well.

From Seattle Times May 25, 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

One of the two halves of bilaterally symmetrical animals; one of any opposite symmetrical or homotypic parts in animals and plants.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

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