unilaterally

[yoo-nuh-lat-er-uh-lee]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unilaterally¹

unilateral ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Hamas had agreed to a number of previous proposals to end the war, including a ceasefire that took hold in January but which Israel unilaterally broke in March.

From Los Angeles Times

Right now we are being forced to consider whether the president of the United States can legally order the military to murder “non-international” civilians he has unilaterally declared to be drug trafficking terrorists.

From Salon

This, it said, allowed "countless" government officers, including "tens of thousands of local police officers", to "unilaterally and arbitrarily" issue orders for content removal.

From BBC

Last week a bitter public row broke out with fellow MP Zarah Sultana, after she unilaterally launched a membership portal.

From BBC

“Let them cut executive salaries and forgo dividends, rather than pass this on unilaterally to every customer.”

From Los Angeles Times