unilateral

• Eine Handlung oder Entscheidung betreffend, die nur von einer Person, Gruppe oder einem Staat ausgeführt oder getroffen wird, oft ohne Zustimmung anderer. Auch einseitig im Sinne von nur eine Seite bindend oder betreffend.

Relating to an action or decision performed by only one person, group, or country, often without the agreement of others.

1. One-sided actionC1formal

   Relating to or involving only one side or party, often without agreement from others.

   Einseitig

   • The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
   • Unilateral actions can sometimes lead to international conflict.
   • The company took unilateral steps to change the policy.

   Synonymeindependentone-sidedsingle-handedunreciprocated

   Antonymebilateraljointmultilateral

2. Independent or soleC1formal

   Done or undertaken by one person or group without the involvement of others.

   Einseitig

   • The manager made a unilateral choice to hire a new employee.
   • Unilateral disarmament was a controversial policy.
   • The board rejected the unilateral proposal from the CEO.

   Synonymeindependentone-sidedsingle-handedsoleunassisted

   Antonymebilateralcollectivecooperativejointmutual