Unilateral ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Unilateral ( adjective )

1. Made, done, or acting by one person, group, or country without the agreement or involvement of another or others.
2. Characterized by or involving one side or party only.
3. Performed or decided by one person or group without consulting others.

Origin:

From uni- + lateral.

Examples:

1. The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
2. The company's unilateral decision to cut jobs was met with strong opposition.
3. The government's unilateral actions in the region have led to tensions with other countries.
4. The athlete's unilateral decision to retire was a surprise to everyone.
5. The company's unilateral move to a new location was met with mixed reactions.

(As a noun)

Unilateral ( noun )

1. Made, done, or acting by one person, group, or country without the agreement or involvement of another or others.
2. Characterized by or involving one side or party only.
3. Performed or decided by one person or group without consulting others.

Origin:

From uni- + lateral.

Examples:

1. The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
2. The company's unilateral decision to cut jobs was met with strong opposition.
3. The government's unilateral actions in the region have led to tensions with other countries.
4. The athlete's unilateral decision to retire was a surprise to everyone.
5. The company's unilateral move to a new location was met with mixed reactions.