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bilateral

Main Entry:: bi·lat·er·al
Pronunciation:: \(ˌ)bī-ˈla-t(ə-)rəl\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 1775

1: having two sides2: affecting reciprocally two nations or parties <a bilateral treaty> <a bilateral trade agreement>3 a: of, relating to, or affecting the right and left sides of the body or the right and left members of paired organs <bilateral nephrectomy> b: having bilateral symmetry

— bi·lat·er·al·ism

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\-t(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm\ noun

— bi·lat·er·al·ly adverb

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