What is another word for unilaterally?

Pronunciation: [jˌuːnɪlˈatəɹə͡li] (IPA)

Unilaterally is an adverb that refers to an action or decision made by one party without the involvement or consent of others. There are several synonyms for this word, including independently, singly, exclusively, autonomously, and solitarily. Each of these words suggests that an action or decision has been made by one individual or group without the input or support of others. These words can be used interchangeably with unilaterally in most situations, although they may convey slightly different nuances depending on the context. Regardless of which word you choose, they will all convey the same meaning of an action being taken by one person or group without the participation or agreement of others.

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What are the opposite words for unilaterally?

Unilaterally means carrying out an action or decision by one party or side, without considering the opinions or interests of others. Its antonyms are bilateral, multilateral, and consensual. Bilateral involves two parties or sides collaborating and deciding upon an action or decision together. Multilateral involves more than two parties or sides working together towards a common goal. Consensual means all parties involved consented or agreed upon an action or decision. These antonyms signify cooperation, consideration towards different opinions, and reaching resolutions through mutual understanding. Using these words in place of unilaterally helps in building consensus and promoting collaboration in various aspects of life.

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Usage examples for Unilaterally

Arrayed against him and his dream, he knew, was the combined power of the world in the form of the Reunited Nations, and, in addition, such individual powers as the United States of the Americas, the Soviet Complex, Common Europe, the French Community, the British Commonwealth and the Arab Union, working both together and unilaterally.
"Border, Breed Nor Birth"
Dallas McCord Reynolds
The Cuban government unilaterally encouraged the disorderly and even deadly migration of 125,000 of its citizens in complete disregard for international law or the immigration laws of its neighbors.
"State of the Union Addresses of Jimmy Carter"
Jimmy Carter
The hundred year cry to "let the king live on his own" found fruition in a 1352 statute requiring consent of the Parliament before any commission of array for militia could be taken and a 1362 statute requiring purchases of goods and means of conveyance for the king and his household to be made only by agreement with the seller and with payment to him before the king traveled on, instead of at the low prices determined unilaterally by the king's purveyor.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly

Famous quotes with Unilaterally

  • My point here is I think international pressures of our acting unilaterally again are going to be such that the administration will say, well, we just can't take this on now.
    Lawrence Eagleburger
  • All women's issues are to some degree men's issues and all men's issues are to some degree women's issues because when either sex wins unilaterally both sexes lose.
    Warren Farrell
  • Libertarians typically argue that particular obligations, at least under normal circumstances, must be created by consent; they cannot be unilaterally imposed by others.
    Tom G. Palmer
  • There are some classified documents there that we received from the CIA. Our arrangement with the CIA was that we could by mutual agreement declassify these documents, but we had no authority to unilaterally declassify them.
    Louis Stokes

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