Definitions for bilateral

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bilateral bi·lat·er·al

Spelling: [bahy-lat-er-uh l]

IPA: /baɪˈlæt ər əl/

Bilateral is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 406 anagrams from letters in bilateral (aabeillrt).

Definitions for bilateral

noun

1. Informal. a bilateral agreement, especially regarding international trade.

adjective

1. pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides, factions, parties, or the like:
2. located on opposite sides of an axis; two-sided, especially when of equal size, value, etc.
3. Biology. pertaining to the right and left sides of a structure, plane, etc.
4. Chiefly Law. (of a contract) binding the parties to reciprocal obligations.
5. through both parents equally: Compare unilateral (def 7).

Origin of bilateral

First recorded in 1765-75; bi-¹ + lateral

Examples for bilateral

In the past, Santos has been stubbornly opposed to a bilateral ceasefire, but his position on the issue may be shifting.

In rare instances the eruption has been observed to be bilateral.

The first three have bilateral, the last has radial symmetry.

“This is a bilateral issue,” he said Wednesday through his spokesman, Martin Nesirsky.

This is, in substance, an evasion of the bilateral provision in the constitution.

Are not almost all brains a little wanting in bilateral symmetry?

This is a bilateral contract, and either may sue the other for a breach.

Al-Huthaili is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Saudi Arabia and the two countries are not bound by a bilateral extradition treaty.

Now the question in Colombia, is, will a bilateral ceasefire be announced in coming days?

Kirby said this would include "exercises, bilateral meetings, port visits and planning conferences."