unilaterally

American  

[yoo-nuh-lat-er-uh-lee] / ˌyu nəˈlæt ər ə li /

adverb

1. involving, done by, or decided by only one person, side, party, or faction.

   Instead of bargaining with teachers and public service workers, the governor and the legislature have unilaterally reduced pension and health benefits.

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Etymology

Origin of unilaterally

unilateral ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

One may argue that other foreign governments charging higher taxes benefits the U.S. if we can opt out unilaterally.

From The Wall Street Journal

Colbert put it plainly on air: CBS was “unilaterally enforcing” guidance that had not been made law.

From Salon

"Each of the CEOs of the main AI companies, I believe, wants to disarm" but cannot do so "unilaterally" as they would be fired by investors, he said.

From Barron's

During a hearing last month, Rufe called the argument that a president could unilaterally change the exhibits displayed in national parks “horrifying” and “dangerous.”

From Los Angeles Times

Games would be complex, and cannot be done unilaterally.

From Los Angeles Times