unilateral

• Relativo a uma ação ou decisão tomada por apenas uma pessoa, grupo ou país, frequentemente sem o consentimento ou acordo dos outros; que envolve apenas um lado.

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.

   Unilateral

   • 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.

   Sinônimosindependentone-sidedsingle-handedunreciprocated

   Antônimosbilateraljointmultilateral

2. Independent or soleC1formal

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

   Unilateral

   • 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.

   Sinônimosindependentone-sidedsingle-handedsoleunassisted

   Antônimosbilateralcollectivecooperativejointmutual