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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Example Sentences

"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

But the relationship remains strained, and much will need to fall into place - bilaterally and more broadly geopolitically - for it to enjoy a true rapprochement.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025

Meeting Wang bilaterally, Park asked for China to play a constructive role in persuading North Korea to halt provocations and take steps toward denuclearization, according to South Korean media.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2023

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

Apart from the asymmetry of the intestine caused by the lateral position of the anus in the two genera just named, Brachiopods are bilaterally symmetrical animals.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various