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