one-way
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one–way

adjective

Definition of ONE-WAY

1
: that moves in or allows movement in only one direction <a one–way street>
2
: one-sided, unilateral <a one–way conversation>
3
: that functions in only one of two or more ways

First Known Use of ONE-WAY

1824

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