Unilaterally
/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəli/
Definitions
- (adv.) Done by one party alone, without the agreement or cooperation of others, especially in legal contexts such as contracts or obligations.
The company unilaterally terminated the contract without notifying the other party.
Forms
- unilateral
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Commentary
Often used in contract law to indicate an action taken independently by one party; important to distinguish from mutual or bilateral actions.
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