Word of the DayWord of the Day · October 18, 2026
unilateral
- yoo-nih-LAT-er-ul · adjective
- Performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation.
- “The administration announced a unilateral decision to impose new tariffs.”
- Origin: From Latin 'uni' (one) and 'latus' (side).
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