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reciprocity
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rec·i·proc·i·ty
/
ˌrɛs
əˈprɒs
ɪ
ti
/
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[
res-
uh
-
pros
-i-tee
]
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noun
1.
a
reciprocal
state or relation.
2.
reciprocation
; mutual exchange.
3.
the relation or policy in commercial dealings between countries by
which
corresponding advantages or privileges are granted by each country to the citizens of the other.
Origin:
1760–70;
<
Latin
reciproc
(
us
) (see
reciprocal
) +
-ity
Related forms
non·rec·i·proc·i·ty,
noun
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reciprocity
(ˌrɛsɪˈprɒsɪtɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-ities
1.
reciprocal action or relation
2.
a mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges
[C18: via French from Latin
reciprocus
reciprocal
]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
reciprocity
1766, from Fr. réciprocité, from L. reciprocus (see
reciprocal
).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Reciprocity
may be denied if new information is developed and cannot be
mitigated during the adjudication process.
In these cases, the
reciprocity
schedule of the principal alien's nationality
is used.
Boastful pride is condemned, because it rips the delicate web of
reciprocity
.
Explains who is eligible for
reciprocity
and how to apply.
As long as such
reciprocity
remains, sovereign funds should find themselves able to shop fairly freely.
We must combine it with some degree of altruism, some concern for our fellow human beings based on the principle of
reciprocity
.
The following schedule of visa fees and validity is to be used until a formal
reciprocity
schedule is developed.
One would think that the affinities would pronounce themselves with a surer
reciprocity
.
There was thus a degree of
reciprocity
in the manorial system.
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