formal
: a situation or relationship in which two people or groups agree to do something similar for each other, to allow each other to have the same rights, etc. : a reciprocal arrangement or relationship
The proposal calls for reciprocity in trade relations.
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“Reciprocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/reciprocity. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.
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