bilateral

bi·lat·er·al

adj \(ˌ)bī-ˈla-t(ə-)rəl\

Definition of BILATERAL

1

: having two sides

2

: 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 \-t(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm\ noun

— bi·lat·er·al·ly adverb

First Known Use of BILATERAL

1775

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