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Unilateral Definition & Meaning

unilateral
adjective
  1. involving only one part or side; "unilateral paralysis"; "a unilateral decision"
  2. tracing descent from either the paternal or the maternal line only

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What does unilateral mean?
involving only one part or side; "unilateral paralysis"; "a unilateral decision" tracing descent from either the paternal or the maternal line only
What part of speech is unilateral?
Unilateral is an adjective.
How many definitions does unilateral have?
Unilateral has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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