Multilateral (adjective)

  1. Involving more than two parties or sides.
  2. Involves three or more countries or parties.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from latin multus "many" + lateral "of or on the side".

Examples:

  1. The treaty was signed by several countries and it was a multilateral agreement.
  2. The negotiations were multilateral and included representatives from several countries.
  3. The multinational corporation had a multilateral approach to its business.
  4. The multilateral treaty was signed by many countries.
  5. The multilateral summit was attended by the leaders of many nations.
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